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21 Cards in this Set
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physical features
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different types of landforms
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natural resources
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resources in your area
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Fossil fuels
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a fuel that contains carbon that is derived from the decomposed remains of prehistoric plants and animals
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Regions
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a geographic area defined by one or more characteristics that set it apart from other areas
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Globalization
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the integration of the cultures , economies, and politics of nations around the world
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How big the United States is
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3 million square miles
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What is different about the landforms in the US
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Almost every type of landform and body of water exists in the U.S.
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How physical features have influenced migration and settlement patterns
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Cleared forests, drained marshes and swamps, used water for transportation
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How did natural resourced influence where people settled
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Soil, forests, wild life, and minerals provided a basis for the economy
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What kind of role does agriculture play in our economy
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When farming was active it lured people to buy food to live
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What did people do when the land was not suitable for farming
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They used the forest and the sea. They used timber to build ships and the sea to travel
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How is mining important today
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To gain wealth
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How do fossil fuels influence us
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It allows us to produce power, use cars
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How did cities change as the nation grew
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Some divided because they were too large. Some were small so they put them together
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What characteristics did all cities share
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They all have access to water
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What influences a region
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It is influenced by people coming and enjoying the climate and the atmosphere
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How have regions divided the nation
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They are divided by their location
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What is our greatest strength in regards to regions
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Natural resources, climate, landforms, economic
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How did our country grow
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The U.S negotiated with other countries to gain more territories
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Why did our country grow
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We grew because of immigrants and different people who thought our country was able to give more opportunity
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What are the regional differences
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Strong loyalties, political differences, our diversity is our greatest strength
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