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20 Cards in this Set
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The physical features of Earth never change. T/F |
False |
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Earth has three layers: the core, the mantle, and the crust. |
True |
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Diaries and autobiographies are examples of secondary sources. |
False |
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Migration is a primary reason that urbanization occurs. |
True |
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Standard of living is a measure of what is produced and what is required to produce it. |
False |
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city with an extremely large population |
megalopolis |
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average weather conditions in an area over a long time |
climate |
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narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
isthmus |
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large, continuous mass of land |
continent |
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thin layer of gases that envelop Earth |
atmosphere |
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What is a landscape? |
portion of Earth’s surface |
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What imaginary line of latitude circles the middle of Earth? |
Equator |
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What is plagiarism? |
copying an idea or text word-for-word |
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What event occurs around September 23 of each year? |
autumnal equinox |
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What causes Earth’s plates to move? |
heat from deep within Earth |
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What are the two types of water found on Earth’s surface? |
freshwater and salt water |
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If the global birthrate is more than the death rate, how would this affect the world’s population? |
There would be more demand on resources and more pollution. |
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What effect did the industrial age have on where people lived? |
People moved to places that had important resources for industry. |
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Which form of government is an example of unlimited rule by one? |
dictatorship of Saddam Hussein in Iraq |
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What is a compass rose? |
map element that shows direction |
