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19 Cards in this Set
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Latitude and Longitude are measured in
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Degrees
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Which lines run north and south along the earth's surface?
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1.Longitude 2.Prime meridian
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The staring line for measuring Latitude is the
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Equator
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The highest number of degrees in latitude is 90
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True
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Degrees of Latitude and Longitude can be divided into
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1. Minutes 2. Seconds
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What is the total number of degrees of Longitude East or West of the Prime meridian
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180
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Longitude tells you the distance East or West of the Prime Meridian
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True
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Is the correct terminology for describing the location of the Equator
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0 Degrees Latitude
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When stating the absolute location of a place, you always give the Longitude first
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False
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What is the difference between absolute and relative in regards to location, direction and distance
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1. Absolute Location is express by a coordinate system or address. It can be identify by adress, intersection, or cardinal point.
2. Relative can be identify by where its close by, which way is closest to, or approximate time it takes to arrive at the location |
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What does it mean to be a spatial science
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The Science of location space, To analyze and explain locations, distribution patter, variation, and similarities or difference among phenomena on Earth's surface
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What is the main difference between an open system and a closed system�
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Matter is contained within the system boundaries in a closed system. Open system matters move freely on input or output
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What is rotation? How often does it happen�
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Turning of Earth on its axis. Occurs every 24 hours
� Results in circle of illumination ½ of the Earth is always lit by sun |
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What is revolution? How often does it happen
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Movement around the sun. Occurs in one Earth year (365 ¼ days)
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How does the Earth move in relation to the Sun�
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Occurs in an ellipse (not a circle)
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Perihelion, When
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Earth is closest to sun
January 4 � |
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Aphelion
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Earth is furthest from sun
July 4 � |
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Equilibrium
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Input and outputs in the system are balance
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Thresold
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Tipping Point. A condition that if reached or exceed can cause a fundamental change in a system and the way it behave
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