Geography & Geology Flashcards
1
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Geography
A
Study of the earth and it’s landforms
2
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Geology
A
Study of rocks and minerals
3
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Archaeology
A
study of ancient people
4
Q
Physical Map
A
Map with nature made features like mountains and rivers
5
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Political Map
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Map with human made features like boundaries and cities
6
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Climate
A
Weather conditions in a large area over a long period of time
7
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Weather
A
What it is like outside at a specific moment
8
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Era
A
a long period in history
9
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Resource
A
something that we use to help us
10
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Renewable
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something that can be used multiple times
11
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Altitude
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how high an area is above sea level
12
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County
A
political divisions of Utahs land
13
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County Seat
A
town that is the capital of a county
14
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Basin
A
low, flat area of land surrounded by mountian regions
15
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Mountain
A
tall and wide landform with a small peak
