Geography, main things Flashcards

1
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What is biosphere

A

living things

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2
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what is an oblique photo

A

from an angle

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3
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ground photo

A

taken form the ground

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4
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what is a ariel photo

A

from above looking down

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5
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satellite photo

A

taken form a satelliete

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6
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what is atmosphere

A

air

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7
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which way is latitude

A

same way as the equator across the globe

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8
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which way is longitude

A

same way as the prime meridian down the globe

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9
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what is hydrosphere

A

water

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10
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what is a contuor interval

A

difference in height between 2 contour lines

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11
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what are the 4 main types of precipitaion

A

sleet, snow, rain, hail

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12
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what is written first, lat or long

A

Latitude

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13
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latitude is always north and south or east and west

A

north and south

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14
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longitude is always north and south or west and east

A

west and east

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15
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what is lithosphere

A

Earth

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16
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what are some mountain charcteristics

A

high above sea level,
steep slopes,
shallow soils,
higher up becomes colder,
deep narrow valleys,
small summit,
deep narrow valleys,
great distance between high and low points