1.1- Studying Geograph Flashcards

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The study of weather: temperature, rainfall, and the atmosphere

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Meteorology

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The study of the physical, biological and cultural features of Earth’s surface. ( hint: geo = earth; graphs = writing about)

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Geography

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An area with one or more common (similar) features that make it different from areas around it

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Region

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Region made up of different places that are connected and function (work) as a unit (group)

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Functional region

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A persons awareness and understanding of the environment around him or her

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Perception

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Personal understanding of the world; point of view

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Perspective

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Scenery of places, including physical,human,and cultural features

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Landscapes

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The science and art of making maps (Hint: graphs = writing about)

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Cartography

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Regions that show people’s feelings and attitudes

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Perceptual regions

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