Chapter 1: A Geographers World Flashcards
1
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Geography
A
The study of the word, its people, and the landscapes they create
2
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Landscape
A
All the human and physical features that make it unique
3
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Social science
A
A field that studies people and the relationships among them
4
Q
Region
A
Is part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
5
Q
Map
A
A drawing of all or a part of the world
6
Q
Globe
A
A ball shaped map
7
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Physical geography
A
The study of the world physical features
8
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Human geography
A
The study of people
9
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Cartography
A
The science of making maps
10
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Meteorology
A
The study of weather and what causes it
