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Exploring Key Geographical Terms: Vocabulary Lesson 2

In this lesson, we delve into essential geographical vocabulary that helps articulate concepts related to land and location. Key terms include "insular," which refers to anything related to islands, and "latitude" and "longitude," which are pivotal for navigation. Other significant terms featured are "panorama" for wide views, "peninsula" as a landform surrounded by water on three sides, "precipice" indicating steep cliffs, "quagmire" for muddy ground, "terrestrial" focusing on earth or land, and "topography," describing the physical features of regions.

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Exploring Key Geographical Terms: Vocabulary Lesson 2

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  1. Vocabulary Lesson 2

  2. Insular relating to an island

  3. Latitude Distance north or south of the equator

  4. Longitude Distance east or west of the Greenwich, England

  5. Meridian Imaginary circle around the Earth

  6. Panorama A wide-ranging view of a large area

  7. Peninsula Strip of land with water on three sides

  8. Precipice A steep cliff or over hanging rock

  9. Quagmire Muddy land into which one can sink

  10. Terrestrial Having to do with earth or land

  11. Topography The physical features of a region

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