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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A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
5
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Map
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A flat drawing of all or part of the earth’s surface
6
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Globe
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A spherical, or ball shaped, model of the entire planet.
