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20 Cards in this Set
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geography
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the study of people, places & environments
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region
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an area that is defined by certain features
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scale
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a ruler that shows far from each other
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natural resources
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anything found in nature that people use to make food and shelter
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landform
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a shape or feature of the earth's surface
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irrigation
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the use of ditches, pipes, or canals to bring water to help crops grow
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climate
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the usual weather of a place over time
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Why is it important to study geography?
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helps us understand the environment
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three types of landforms in Oklahoma
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1. hills
2. valleys 3. mountains |
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Oklahoma's Natural Resources
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oil, rich soil & natural gas
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Two Mountain Regions in Oklahoma
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1. Wichita
2. Arbuckle |
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What affects climate?
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the location of a region and elevation of a region
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Describe how climate can vary across Oklahoma.
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southeastern Oklahoma gets more rain that panhandle because it is close to the gulf & Oklahoma is located between two large climate areas so we have large storms & Southern oklahoma is warmer than the north becasue it is closer to the gulf
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Why do people in dry regions control water resources?
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to make sure they have enough
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What do farmers do to keep soil in place?
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Farmers plant grass and trees to help keep soil in place
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What are some ways Oklahomans have adapted to Tornadoes?
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TV & Radio stations warn people
Community storm shelters Build concrete shelter & storm cellars |
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How have Oklahomans made reservoirs to store water?
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they are building dams on riers
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Name two reasons people build dams in Oklahoma.
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to create reservoirs for storing water
to stop rivers from flooding |
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What are some ways people can protect natural resources?
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people can recycle and use energy wisely
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What caused people to leave Oklahoma in the 1930's?
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The Dust Bowl
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