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geography
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the study of the Earth's features
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physical feature
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something found in nature, such as weather, plant life, land, and water
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landform
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a natural feature, or shape of the land
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mountain range
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a large group of mountains
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plateau
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a landform that has steep sides and a flat top
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plain
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a landform that is flat or nearly flat
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valley
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the landform between ranges of hills or mountains
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peninsula
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a piece of land that has water almost all the way around it
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coast
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the land next to an ocean or lake
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port
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a place that has deep water, where ships can dock
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harbor
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a protected place where ships can stay safe from high waves and strong winds
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trade center
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a community where buying and selling goods is the main work
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table
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a chart used to organize information
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ferry
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a boat that carries people and goods across a waterway
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ford
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a shallow place in a waterway that can be crossed by walking, riding, or driving
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gateway
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an entrance
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manufacture
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to make goods
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intermediate directions
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the directions that are midway, between two cardinal directions
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crops
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a plant used by people for food or other needs
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natural resources
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something found in nature that is useful to people
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growing season
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the months in which crops grow
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mineral
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a resource such as gold, that is found inside the Earth
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agriculture
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the raising of crops and farm animals
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capitol
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the building where lawmakers meet
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capital city
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where the leaders of a country or state meet and work
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