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the invisible line that runs around the center of the Earth at 0 degrees latitude. divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. |
Equator |
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an angle which ranges from 0° at the Equator to 90° at the poles( also known as parallels) |
Latitude |
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also referred to as the Northern Tropic, is the most northerly circle of latitude on Earth at which the Sun can be directly overhead. (23.5° N) |
Tropic of cancer |
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The southernmost latitude where the Sun can be seen directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer |
Tropic of Capricorn |
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One of the two polar circles and the most northerly of the five major circles of latitude as shown on maps of Earth. It marks the northernmost point. |
Arctic Circle |
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The most southerly of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of Earth. The region south of this circle is known as the |
Antarctic Circle |
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the meridian in a geographic coordinate system at which longitude is defined to be 0°. |
Prime Meridian |
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Using ___ and ____ you can describe a the location of a certain area |
Latitude and Longitude |
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Resources that exist without any actions of humankind |
Natural resources |
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Natural resources that are potentially useful as a source of water supply |
Water resources |
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Are a form of environmental asset providing a range of ecosystem services. A key feature of this resource is their delivery of supporting services including the formation of and function of the soil , nutrient cycling, water cycling, structural support of vegetation and soil biodiversity. |
Soil resources |
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Is a significant factor not only in soil formation but also in sustaiming diversity of plants and animals |
Climate |
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Something that can produce heat, power life, move objects, or produce electricity. |
Energy Resources |
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is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. |
Geothermal Energy |
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Use of water to generate energy or electricity |
Hydrothermal or hydroelectric powerplants |
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a fossil energy source that formed deep beneath the earth's surface |
Natural gas |
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made from decomposing plants and animals. Found in the Earth's crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy |
Fossil fuel |
