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Physical Geography
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the spatial analysis of all the physical elements and processes that make up the environment
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A system is
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any ordered, interrelated set of things and their attributes, linked by flows of energy and matter, as distinct from the surrounding environment
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Geographic Tools
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remote sensing, GPS, GIS
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Scientific Method
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. Observe B. Inductive reasoning C. Formulate a hypothesis D. Conduct experiments E. Develop a theory
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equatorial circum
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24902 mi
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endogenic earth systems
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internal processes
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exogenic
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solar powered processes
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recent eons and eras
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precambrian, paleozoic, mesozoic, cenozoic
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lithosphere
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crust and uppermost mantle, act as one solid object floating on liquid
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continental crust
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granite, lighter, thicker
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oceanic crust
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basalt, denser, thinner
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