vocab Flashcards
1
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hydrosphere
A
earths water element
2
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hemisphere
A
the 2 halves that the equator divides the earth into
3
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atmosphere
A
the layer of gases, including oxygen, thats surrounding the earth
4
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geography
A
the study of the earth
5
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biosphere
A
the part of the earth where plants and animals live
6
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longitude
A
vertical lines
7
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latitude
A
horizontal line, “latitude flatitude”
8
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continents
A
huge land masses above water on earth (there are 7)
9
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indigenous
A
people who are native to an area
10
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dictator
A
a leader who rules with absolute authority
11
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mestizo
A
mixture of europeans and native american descent
12
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coup
A
taking over the government through force
13
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ecotourism
A
guided travel through natural areas
14
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subcontinent
A
a very large landmass that is smaller than a continent
15
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caste system
A
society divided into rigid groups
