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yr 7 geography test Flashcards

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what is physical geography

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the study of the natural world

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what is human geography

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the study of people and how they live on earth

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what is environmental geography

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the study of how humans damage, maintain, and improve the physical environment in which they live

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define sustainable

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meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations from meeting there needs

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what is relief

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the height and shape of land

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what is industry

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the manufacture and selling of products and services

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what is location

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where a place is

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what is agriculture

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plants and animals kept by people to make their living`

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what is drainage

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rivers streams lakes and ponds

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what are settlements

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where people live

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what is population

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the people who live in an area

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what is weather

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day to day changes in rainfall and temperature

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what is economic activity

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the production, distribution and consumption of commodities

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what is climate

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the weather experienced over a long time

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what is vegitation

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naturally growing plans

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what is transport

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to take or to carry people from one place to another by means of vehicle aircraft or ship

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what is site and situation settlements

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the site of a settlement that describes the physical nature of where it is locataed. Factors such as water supply, building materials quality of soil, climate shelter and defence where all considered when settlements are first established

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name an unsustainable mode of transport

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car

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why are cars unsustainable

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it creates a lot of pollution it contributes to congestion it causes traffic danger

20
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name a sustainable mode of transport

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the bus

21
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compass directions

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s, se, e, ne, n, nw, w, sw,

22
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how can heights on maps be shown

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contours, spot heights, layer coloring

23
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what is the settlement heirachy

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farm hamlet villiage town city

24
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why do people live in the suburbs

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easy to commute to and from the city, quiet and peaceful, has all the ammenities that people like to live near, less pollution and traffic, lower crime rate

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Great britain:

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england scotland wales

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UK:

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england scotland wales northern ireland

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