Chapter 1 - A Geographers World Flashcards
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Geography
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The study of the world its people and the landscapes that they create
2
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Landscape
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All the human and physical features that make it unique
3
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Social science
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A field that studies people and the relationships among them
4
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Region
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Ipart of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from its surroundings
5
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Map
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Flat drawing of all or part of the earths surface
6
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Globe
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A spherical model of the entire planet
7
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Physical Geography
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The study of the worlds physical features-landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants
8
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Human geography
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The study of the worlds people, communities, and landscapes
9
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Cartography
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The science of making maps
10
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Meteorology
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The study of weather and what causes it.
