Research Terms
 

1.

Use the following websites to research each term and two definitions. Select the definition that you think is the simplest. (Tip: one word is usually the best to remember) Write your definitions in your notebook. Circle the definition you prefer.

http://www.geoexplorer.co.uk/sections/dictionary/dictionary.htm

http://www.yourdictionary.com/

http://dir.yahoo.com/Reference/Dictionaries/

http://www.wordcentral.com/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html

2.
Go to http://www.puzzlemaker.com to create a puzzle of your choice to review the terms and definitions. Do not forget to print the solution!!!

Terms

1. orbit 2. sphere 3. axis 4. climate
5. hemisphere 6. seasons 7. location 8. precipitation
9. humidity 10. cartography 11. map projections 12. longitude
13. latitude 14. meridians 15. prime meridian 16. parallels
17. equator 18. International Date Line 19. distortions 20. scales