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50 Cards in this Set
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geography
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the study of the earth and the people, animals and plants living on it.
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location
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the place where something is.
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relationship
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a connection between two things.
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region
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a part of the country or an area of the world. The lands in a region have some things in common and are different from the other regions in some ways.
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continent
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one of the seven very large land areas of the world (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica).
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geography
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the study of the earth and the people, animals and plants living on it.
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location
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the place where something is.
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relationship
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a connection between two things.
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region
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a part of the country or an area of the world. The lands in a region have some things in common and are different from the other regions in some ways.
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continent
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one of the seven very large land areas of the world (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica).
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boundary
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a dividing line
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latitude
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imaginary lines on the earth that measure the distance north or south of the equator.
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longitude
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imaginary lines on the earth that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian.
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scale of miles
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a line divided into regular spaces and used for measuring distances on a map.
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symbols
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something that stands for something else.
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map key
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an explanation of the symbols on a map.
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compass rose
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a symbol on a map that shows direction.
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similar
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alike.
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Pretend you are an astronaut flying over the earth. You might see ______ and ______?
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oceans and continents
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List all the boundaries of Washington State. Tell which boundaries are natural boundaries and which were made by people.
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(natural) Pacific Ocean, Straight of Juan de Fuca, Columbia River, Snake River; (made by people) 40` N Lat., 117` W long., 46` N lat.
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What is the largest mountain range in North America?
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Rocky Mountains.
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What three states make up the Pacific Northwest?
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Washington, Oregon, Idaho.
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coast
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the land near a shore.
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peak
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a mountain that rises above others nearby; the top of a hill or mountain.
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desert
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a dry region where only a few special kinds of plants can grow.
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plateau
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a high, mostly flat area of land.
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foothills
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a hill at the base, or foot, of higher hills or mountains.
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peninsula
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a piece of land surrounded on three sides of water.
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natural resource
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something found in nature that is useful to people, such as coal or trees.
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coniferous
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the kinds of trees and shrubs that produce cones.
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weather
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the temporary state of the air, hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy.
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climate
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the average weather conditions of a place over several years.
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adapt
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to do things differently in order to live in a new situation or place.
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precipitation
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water that falls to the earth as rain, sleet, snow or hail.
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mild
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gentle; not strong or violent.
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marine climate
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weather conditions that are special to the coastal areas; usually wet and mild.
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continental climate
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weather conditions of inland areas; hot in summer and cold in winter.
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elevation
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the height of the land.
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sea level
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the level of the ocean. Elevation is measured in the distance above sea level.
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Name the five regions of Washington.
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The Coast, Western Lowlands, Cascade Mountains, Columbia Plateau and Okanagon Highlands.
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What landform divides eastern Washington from western Washington?
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Cascade Mountains.
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What is the largest and most important river in Washington State?
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Columbia River
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Which side of the Cascade Mountains gets the most rain?
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West
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How is the ocean important to Washington's climate?
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The ocean breezes help keep the coastal lands cool in summer and warm in winter.
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Which part of the state has a marine climate?
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Western
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Which part of the state has a continental climate?
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Eastern
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Which lands are usually colder, lands with high elevations or low elevations?
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Lands with higher elevations
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erosion
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wearing away of the land by water, wind, or other forces.
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eruption
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the bursting forth of something, such as lava from a volcano.
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geology
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the scientific study of the earth and its history, especially through the study of rocks and minerals.
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