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08/31/2005

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Latitude
Definition
An imaginary line joining points on earth's surface that are all of equal distance north south of the equator.
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Longitude
Definition
An angular distance east or west of the prime meridian that stretches from the North Pole to the South Pole.
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Scale
Definition
A divice on which something or somebody can be weighed.
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Place
Definition
A geographic locality, e.g. a town, country, or region.
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Region
Definition
A large land area that has geographic, political, or cultural characteristics that distinguish it from others, whether existing within one country or extending over several.
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Equator
Definition
The imaginary great circle around Earth that is the same distance from the North and South Poles and divides Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.
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Meridians
Definition
An imaginary line between the North and South Poles that crosses the equator at right angles.
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Chart
Definition
A diagram or table displaying detailed information.
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Hemisphere
Definition
One half of the Earth, especially a half north or south of the equator, or west or east of the prime meridian.
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Movement
Definition
An act of changing location or position.
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