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13 Cards in this Set
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Geography |
Is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create. |
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Landscape |
Is all the human and physical features that make it unique. |
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Social Science |
Is a field that studies people and the relationships among them. |
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Region |
Is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas. |
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Map |
Is a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth's surface. |
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Globe |
Is a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet. |
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Absolute Location |
A specific description of an exact location. Exact location of where you are. |
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Relative Location |
A general location of where you are. |
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Enviroment |
An area's land, water, climate, plants, and also its animals. |
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Physical Geography |
It's the study of the world's physical features-Its landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants. |
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Human Geography |
It's the study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes. |
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Cartography |
The science of making maps. |
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Meteorology |
The study of weather and what causes it. |
