Prime Meridian
An imaginary line that divides the earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres
Hemisphere
Half of the earth
Equator
An imaginary line that divides the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Physical Characteristic
Geographic features that were not made by humans, but occur naturally in the landscape.
Human Characteristic
Geographic features that were made by humans
Elevation
The height of an area above sea level
Climate
Weather over a long period of time
Precipitation
Water that falls to the ground as rain, sleet, hail, or snow
Population
The number of people living in a certain place (city, state, country)
Population Density
The number of people living in a measured area (usually per square mile).
Metropolitan Area
A large city and the surrounding towns
Region
An area (part of a country) that has some common characteristics