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2. Define the words below

Prime Meridian:
Equator:
Hemisphere:
Region:
Continent:
Nation:

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Prime Meridian: Earths longitude of zero

Equator: Earths latitude of zero that divides the earth into northern and Southern Hemispheres

Hemisphere: A half of the celestial sphere (Earth) divided in two halves by the equator or horizon

Region: An area or part of a country with definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries

Continent: Any of the earth’s main continuous expanses of land

Nation: A large body of people United by a common descent inhabiting a particular territory

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