geography ;} Flashcards

1
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the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it

A

geography

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2
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a large area of nearly flat land

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plain

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3
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a body of land nearly surrounded by water

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peninsula

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4
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a large body of salt water

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ocean

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5
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an area of elevated flat land

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plateau

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6
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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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7
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a body of land completely surrounded by water

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island

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8
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an area of low land between hills or mountains

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valley

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9
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mountain

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10
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a stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water

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river

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11
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a dry inverment with few plants and animals

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desert

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12
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runs east and west and measures the distance north and south of the equator

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latitude

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13
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height above sea level

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altitude

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14
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rivers running through the ocean

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ocean currents

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15
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the weather pattern of an area over a long period of time

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climate

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16
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shows the natural features of the earth

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physical map

17
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shows land divided into different countries or areas. they can also show political borders, capital cities and important cities.

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political map

18
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the way of life of a group of people.

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culture

19
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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