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globe
a sphere with a map of the earth
hemisphere
half of the terrestrial globe
latitude
the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth's surface,
measured on the meridian of the point.
lava
the molten, fluid rock from a volcano
longitude
distance east or west on the earth's surface,
peninsula
an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except
for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland.
plain
A flat area of land not higher than adjacent areas
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plateau
A level land area higher
than adjoining land on at least one side, and oftencut by deep canyons.
precipitation
rain, snow, sleet, dew,
rotation
the movement of the earth or a heavenly body rning on its axis.
scale
a graduated line, as on a map, representing proportionate size.
solstice
Either longest day or shortest day
symbols
a letter, figure, or other character or mark used to designate something:
strait
a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
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