Vocabulary

Here is a list of vocabulary words for you to look up, write down, and discuss with your partner. You will be called upon to explain them to the class. In order to prepare for this activity, you should write each of the definitions on index cards. Be sure that you understand the words used to define the word. You and your partner should discuss the definitions and be prepared to teach the vocabulary. Take your time a do a good job on this portion of the activity -- this is the foundation!

1. sphere
2. hemisphere
3. latitude
4. degrees
5. equator
6. parallels
7. parallel lines
8. North Pole
9. South Pole
10. Tropic of Cancer
11. Tropic of Capricorn
12. Arctic Circle
13. Antarctic Circle

Proceed to Page 2. of Latitude to complete two exercises.

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Last Update -- Sunday, December 11, 2005