GPH 111 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Western United States, Great Circle, Northern Hemisphere
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Introduction to physical geography geography and other sciences classes develop and what you can do when one hits might decide that geography is for you. South from equator example: phoenix is 33 n because it cuts earth into equal parts and separates northern from. Prime meridian, a reference line running from north pole through. Greenwich, england to the south pole example: phoenix: 33 n 112 w: opposite of prime meridian is the international. Together the two act as a great circle and cut earth into. Time: why are there different times around the world? the rotation of the earth) longitude per hour can divide up the earth into 15 sections. 24 different section: time zones: units: two major systems hour, u. s. has 6 major time zones, international date line divides 1 day from next, distance: english: feet, miles, weight: english: pounds, heat (temperature): metric: meters, kilometers. Hint: 1 meter is a little longer than a yard.
