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geography
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Science that deals with the distribution (where/location) and interaction (relationship) of the physical & cultural features on the Earth's surface.
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continent
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a large landmass
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Name the 7 continents:
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1. Africa
2. Antarctica 3. Asia 4. Australia 5. Europe 6. North America 7. South Amercia |
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landform
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a feature of the earth's land surface such as mountains, plateaus, hills, valleys, and plains
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Name 6 Physical Features
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1. land forms
2. bodies of water 3. climate 4. vegetation 5. soil 6. wildlife |
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culture
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the way of life of a group of people
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Name the 5 Themes of Geography
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1. Location
2. Place 3. Human Environment Interaction 4. Movement 5. Regions |
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vegetation
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plant life in earth
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List some examples of bodies of water
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oceans
bays seas lakes rivers |
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What is LOCATION?
Name two types of LOCATION. |
LOCATION answers the question "Where is it?"
There are two types of LOCATION: 1) Absolute Location is when you use Longitude and Latitude to find out where a place is located. 2) Relative Location is where a place is in relation to other places. |
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What is PLACE?
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Place answers "what it is like" in a certain location based on looking at it's physical and cultural features.
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What is MOVEMENT?
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MOVEMENT is the movement of people, goods, and ideas around the world which creates global interdependence.
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What is HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION?
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HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION is how the environment affects us and how we affect it.
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What are REGIONS?
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REGIONS are areas on earth with common features or similar characteristics
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What are Human Features?
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Human Features are physical features on earth made by people (examples include ponds, reservoirs, some beaches)
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What is a waterway?
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A waterway is a body of water, such as a river or a canal, on which boats can travel.
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What is a mummy?
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A mummy is a body of a person or an animal that has been preserved.
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On which continent is the tallest mountain in the world?
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The world's tallest mountain is Mount Everest in Nepal, China located in Asia.
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Which continent is also a country?
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Australia
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