Unit 1 test Flashcards

1
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5 themes of geography

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Location
place
region
movement
Human: environment interaction
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2
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Is the study of earth and its people

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Geography

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3
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this mp focus on boundaries

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Political map

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4
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A map that focuses on features such as mountains and valleys

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physical map

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5
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consists of production and exchange of goods and services among people

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economy

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6
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goods and services and trade without moey

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traditional economy

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7
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production of goods and services is determined by the demand of the consumers

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command economy

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8
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a combination of common and market economies provides goods and services so that all people will benefit

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mixed economy

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9
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What is a physical boundary?

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A naturally occurring barrier between to areas

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10
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what is a political or artificial boundary?

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a boundary that was already there, land features used as boundaries

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11
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The most common land features

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plains
high mountains
plateaus and hills
vast oceans

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12
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the study and practice of making maps

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cartographer

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13
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longitude

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the measure side to side on a map

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14
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Latitude

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north south measurement on a map

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15
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is a meridian (a line of longitude) in a geographic coordinate system, divides in earth in two hemispheres

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Prime meridian

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16
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Equator

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the imaginary line that separates the hemispheres, longitude

17
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Map legend

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The map key

18
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2 halves that make up the earth

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Hemispheres

19
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is a map that focuses on a specific theme or subject area

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Thematic map

20
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actions that involve the production distribution and consumption of goods and services at all levels within society

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Economic activity

21
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a structure or type of land in a area

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Landform

22
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Physical features

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land features

23
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is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume

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Population density

24
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an area or division

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Region

25
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the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

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climate

26
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plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area or habitat.

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Vegetation

27
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the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

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Culture

28
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is the process of interaction and integration between people, companies, and governments worldwide.

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Globalization