Chapter I Flashcards
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Geography
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The study of the world, it’s people, and the landscapes 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 that shows all or part of Earth’s surfaces.
6
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Globe
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A spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet.
7
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Absolute Location
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A specific description.
8
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Relative Location
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This general description of where a place lies.
9
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Environment
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Includes its land, water, climate, plants, and animals.
