Introduction to Geography Flashcards
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Continent
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One of Earth’s great land masses; there are seven continents
2
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Country
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A nation with its own land and own government. Continents are divided into countries
3
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Economic
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To do with business, money and jobs
4
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Environment
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To do with our surroundings and how we look after them (air, rivers, wildlife etc)
5
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Environmental Geography
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The study of how we affect our surroundings e.g. pollution, protecting animal species
6
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Geography
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The study of the earth, its physical features and how humans affect it
7
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Human Geography
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The study of people, how and where they live
8
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Physical Geography
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The study of what our planet is like
9
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Rural
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Countryside, where people live e.g. villages
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Urban
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A built-up area e.g. towns and cities
