Geography: Earth, rocks and landscapes; population; weather and climate; tourism; geomorphology.

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Earth's Layers

The Earth consists of the crust

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Plate Tectonics

The movement of Earth's lithospheric plates causes earthquakes

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Igneous Rocks

Formed from cooled magma or lava; examples include granite and basalt.

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Sedimentary Rocks

Created from compressed layers of sediments; examples include sandstone and limestone.

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Metamorphic Rocks

Formed under extreme heat and pressure; examples include marble and schist.

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Erosion and Weathering

Processes that shape landscapes through the breakdown and movement of rocks.

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Population Growth

Influenced by birth rates

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Urbanization

The increasing movement of people to cities

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Demographic Transition Model

A framework describing population changes through different stages of industrialization.

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Overpopulation

A situation where the number of people exceeds resources and infrastructure capacity.

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Migration Trends

Factors like economic opportunities

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Weather vs. Climate

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions

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Climate Zones

Tropical

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Climate Change

Long-term shifts in global temperature due to natural and human activities.

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Extreme Weather Events

Hurricanes

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Ocean Currents and Climate

Currents regulate global temperatures and influence weather patterns.

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Types of Tourism

Categories include eco-tourism

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Economic Impact of Tourism

Tourism generates revenue

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Sustainable Tourism

Practices that reduce environmental damage and support local communities.

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Famous Tourist Destinations

Sites like the Grand Canyon

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Effects of Technology on Tourism

AI

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Erosion and Deposition

Wind

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Fluvial Landforms

Rivers carve valleys

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Glacial Landforms

Features like U-shaped valleys

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Coastal Landforms

Beaches

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Tectonic Landforms

Mountains and rift valleys created by the movement of Earth's plates.