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Geography Flashcards

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The study of the earth and how people live on it and use it

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Geography

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A large and open body of salt water that covers most of Earth’s surface

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Ocean

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A small piece of land surrounded by water

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Island

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An area of low land between hills or mountains

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Valley

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A body of land nearly surrounded by water

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Peninsula

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A high land form with steep sides and higher than a hill

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Mountain

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A stream water of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water

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River

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A dry environment with few plants and animals

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Desert

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An area of elevated flat land

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Plateau

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A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring

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Oasis

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A large area of nearly flat land

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Plain

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All the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals

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Environment

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A feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus

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Land form

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The natural plant life of an area

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Vegetation

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An area with common features that set it apart from other areas

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Region

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The weather pattern an area has over a long period of time.

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Climate

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Height above food

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Altitude

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Runs east and west and measures distance north and south of the equator

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Latitude

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Rivers running through oceans

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Ocean currents

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Show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders , capital cities and important cities.

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Political Maps

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Shows the natural features of the earth.

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Physical map

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The way of life of a group of people.

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Culture

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All the accomplishments, learning, achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation.

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Legacy

6th Grade Social Studies (4 decks)

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