Geographical Terms

Antarctic

The opposite side of the arctic or the opposite side of the earth

AntipodeA place that is the opposite side of the earth from another place

ArcticArea located north of the arctic circle

LatitudeLines on a map or globe running east or west

LongitudeLines on a map or globe running north and south

EquatorLine of latitude that divides the earth into two equal parts

Prime MeridianStarting point for measuring longitude

Prime Meridian

International Date LineLongitude = 180 east and west.Location on the earth where day and date change

HemisphereHemi means half; sphere means orb or ball

DueSomething that is exactly in that direction

Dusk LineEdge of daylight; the earth turning away from the sun

Dawn LineEdge of the day light area where the earth is turning into the light, toward the sun

Equinox(Latin word meaning Equus)

Day and night are equal-Sun rays are directly above the equator

Cardinal DirectionsThe four main points on the compass;

-North-South-East-West