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19 Cards in this Set
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equator
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An imaginary line circling the earth. The equator divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
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natural resources
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Resources that come from nature. Coal, trees, and gold are examples of natural resources.
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community
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A place where people live, work, and play.
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coast
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Land next to an ocean.
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peninsula
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Land that has water on all sides but one. Florida is a peninsula.
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plains
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Large, flat areas of land.
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island
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A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
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wood
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A natural resource that is used to make paper.
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laws
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Rules that people in a community must follow.
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mountain
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A very tall land mass that is taller than a hill.
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culture
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The way of life of a group of people. Food, religion, language, and traditions are part of this.
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Branches of American Government
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There a 3 branches of government. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
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Producer
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A person or group of people who make goods or services.
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votes are counted
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This is one part of the voting process.
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North America
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The continent where we live. It includes the countries of United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Prime Meridian
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The imaginary line that separates the earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
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Cardinal Directions
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N,S,E,W
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Intermediate Directions
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NE, NW, SE, SW
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Western and Northern Hemispheres
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The continent of North America is located in these two hemispheres.
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