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What is geography?

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a field of science devoted to the study of lands,the features,the inhabitants and the phenomena of Earth

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Location

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describes the positions of places on the earths surface

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Absolute location

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location based on fixed point coordinates

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Relative location

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position in relation to another location

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Region

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an area that has unifying features

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Place

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characteristics that make one place unique from another

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Physical characteristics

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natural environment,landforms

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Human characteristics

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ideas and actions,bridges,houses,parks

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Human Environment Interaction

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how we depend,adapt and modify

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Depend

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depend on the natural environment for basic needs
-food
-shelter
-clothing

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Adapt

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make changes to better adapt
-heating
-ac

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Modify

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make changes to meet needs
-bridges
-houses

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Movement

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relationships between people in different places are shaped by the movement of people,ideas and materials

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Push

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force a population to seek refuge in another country

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Pull

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factors that attract population or persons to a new place

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What is globalization?

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interdependence among people companies and the governments worldwide

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Cultural globalization

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sharing of ideas,values,traditions,politics etc.

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Environmental globalization

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internationally coordinated efforts regarding environmental protection

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Technological globalization

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spread of technology across borders, vehicles in which ideas/info spread

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Economic globalization

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connection through movement of goods

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Pros of globalization

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encourages free trade
lessens risk of war
quicker access to information
more variety of goods

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Cons of globalization

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can lead to local traditions and culture to disappear
does not respect human and labor rights
wealthy countries and large corporations dominate the global market place

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