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25 Cards in this Set
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The study of earth and the way living things use it |
Geography |
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When an object loses its original size and shape |
Distortion |
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The height of land above sea level |
Elevation |
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The weather of a place over a long period of time |
Climate |
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The plants that grow in an area |
Vegetation |
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A treeless plain where only grasses and mosses grow |
Tundra |
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Land that is good for farming |
Arable land |
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Very dry |
Arid |
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Shapes of the Earth's surface |
Landform |
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The number of continents |
7 |
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Name a commonwealth of the United States |
Puerto Rico |
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What is the capital of Canada |
Ottawa |
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What are one of Canada's most important resources |
Trees |
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What direction is Canada from the US |
North |
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What natural resource is used to make steel |
Iron ore |
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The southeast is perfect for growing what fruits |
Oranges and grapefruit |
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This region of the United States has four out of five Great Lakes |
The Midwest |
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This region of the United States has the Grand Canyon |
The southwest |
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This region of the United States has leaves that change color |
The Northeast |
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This region of the United States has both of the driest and wettest places in the country |
The west |
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The rise and fall of ocean water |
Tides |
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Something found in nature and used by people |
Natural resource |
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What type of resources are gold copper silver and nickel |
Mineral resources |
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What type of resources are coal oil and natural gas |
Energy resources |
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A territory that has its own government but also has strong ties to another nation |
A Commonwealth |
