Chapter Uno Geographers World Flashcards
1
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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
A
A field that studies people and the relationships among them
4
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Region
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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 the world or part of the world
6
Q
Globe
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A ball shaped map of earth
7
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Physical geography
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The study of the worlds physical features, water and landforms
8
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Human geography
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The study of the worlds community people 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 science of weather and what causes it
