world geography word list

The lines that run between the north and south poles 12,00 miles

lines of longitude

The lines parallel from the equator

lines of latitude

zero degree starting point of longitude

before prime meridian

after prime meridian

Opposite direction of prime meridian

Position or place of a item expressed in degrees minutes and seconds

A imaginary line equally distant from both poles

winds blowing east to west

Winds blowing west to east

windless water around the equator

Unit of longitude or latitude divided into 60 minutes

part of the earths surface that can be divided at the time from one place

The study of the forms and features of land surfaces

The two points on the globe where the axis of rotation intersects the surface

Process of developing international business

System that accurately the precise position on something on earth

Computer system that can capture store and display geographic data

magnetic north

Relationship of celestial body from magnetic north and viewer

instrument of navigation

where you are, where your going, the route your taking

ancient navigation device for sailors

the merchandise and gear carried by ships

66 and 2 thirds degrees latitude

a buyer and seller of merchandise and equipment

having to do with the seas

a detailed list of a ships cargo and crew