History Quiz Vocab Flashcards

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Geography

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The study of location, countries, cities,rivers, mountains, and lakes.

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Physical Geography

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The study of the earth’s seasons, climate, atmosphere and land forms,

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Human Geography

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The study of people and cultures.

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Arable

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Suitable for farming, able to produce crops.

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Climate

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The weather conditions of a region. Temp, humidity…

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Correlation

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When 2 or more things occurs at the same time in the same place

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Causation

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When one thing causes another.

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Surplus

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A supply that is over demand when requirements are met.

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Agriculture

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The science or practice of farming. Using animals and crops to make food and goods.

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Nomad

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Someone who moves from place to place usually seasonally.

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Rural

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Somewhere far away from town, an area in “the middle of nowhere”

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Isohyet

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A line on a chart or map connecting areas of equal rainfall.

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Megalopolis

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A very large city. A region made up of many cities.

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Urban

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A city that is very populated.

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Speacialization

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Designed to one particular purpose or occupation.

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Suburban

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An area just outside a city, designed for people to live in.

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Exurban

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A region outside a suburb, with more open space.