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10 Cards in this Set
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Geography
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The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
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Region
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A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
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Relative Location
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A general description of where a place lies.
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Human Geography
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The study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes.
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Latitude
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The distance north and south of Earth's equator.
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Social Science
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A field that studies people and the relationships among them.
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Absolute Location
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A specific description of a place, such as an address.
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Physical Geography
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The study of the world's physical features, its landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils and plants.
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Cartography
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The science of making maps.
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Longitude
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The distance east and west of Earth's Prime Meridian.
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