Geography Vocab

3. A series of islands.
4. Located at 0 degrees latitude and divides the earth into North and South.
7. Location A point on the earth designated by the latitudinal and longitudinal location. This is precise and refers to only 1 location.
11. The absolute location North or South of the earth's equator.
13. A division of half of the earth.
14. Location A location determined by its proximity to another location.
15. The study of the earth.

1. Meridian Location at 0 degrees longitude and divides the earth into East and West.
2. A geographic area marked by similar features.
5. The measurement of the distance about sea level.
6. The absolute location East or West of the Prime Meridian.
8. Grasslands found in South America.
9. An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.
10. An area of land that is significantly raised in comparison to the surrounding land and has a relatively flat surface.
12. The area (usually on a side of a mountain or island) that is exposed to severe wind or wind anytime it blows.