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Unit 1 Geography Flashcards

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A globe is…

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… A sphere that is the model of the Earth.

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Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that run…

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… East and West.

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Lines of longitude are imaginary lines that run…

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… North and South.

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The equator divides the Earth into what two hemispheres?

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Northern and Southern Hemispheres

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The equator is a 0 degrees what?

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Latitude

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The prime meridian divides the Earth into what two hemispheres?

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Eastern and Western Hemispheres

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The prime meridian is at 0 degrees what?

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Longitude

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What are the cardinal directions?

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North, East, South, West

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Water covers how much of the Earth’s surface?

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3/4 Three-fourths

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The Earth has how many oceans?

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5

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The Earth has how many continents?

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7

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The Gulf of Mexico is the large body of water between which two states?

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Texas and Florida

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What are some examples of landforms?

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Mountains, plains, valleys, peninsula, island, etc.

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The largest mountain range in the Eastern United States is the…

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… Appalachian Mountains.

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The largest mountain range in the Western United States is the…

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… Rocky Mountains.

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Land completely surrounded by water is called…

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… and island.

17
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Vegetation is the _____ life in an area.

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Plant

18
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Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called the area’s _______.

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Climate

19
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Coastal plains, grasslands, and forests are all types of ________ regions.

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Vegetation regions

20
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What affects where people choose to live?

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Climate, physical features, vegetation

21
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Hurricane Katrina caused people to…

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… leave to find a new place to live.

22
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All 50 states have their own…

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… government.

23
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The largest state in the United States is…

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… Alaska.

24
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The smallest state in the United States is…

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… Rhode Island.

25
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What states border Texas?

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Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas

26
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What ocean borders California?

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The Pacific Ocean

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