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GPS
(global positioning system) A satellite- based system that provides location data.
GIS
(geographical information system) computer system that manages and analyzes geographical information.
Geography
the study of Earth's natural features processes and many INTERACTIONS with them
Geology
the study of Earth, the features or rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. FORMATION
Geologist
scientists that study solid liquid and gas matter that makes up planet Earth
Topography
the study of the forms and FEATURES of the land surface
Ecozone
an area with a particular type of natural environment
Demography
the study of population number distribution trends and issues
Livability
all characteristics of a community that contributes to the quality of life of the people who live there
Sustainability
Improving the quality of life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecosystems
Glaciation
the process of ice advancing and covering large areas of land
Climate
long-term pattern of weather for a city country or region
Resource
anything that can be used to produce goods and services such as raw materials workers money and land
Refugee
one of the categories of immigrants to Canada usually it's people who cannot return home
Weathering
what breaks the Rocks into smaller pieces
Weather
day-to-day report of precipitation and temperature 10 days
Enclave
a geographical area where a particular ethnic group is spatially clustered and socially and economically distinct from the majority group
Dependency load
the percentage of the population that is not working people younger than 15 and older than 65
Flow resources
In constant Motion in nature capture this motion for energy
Plate tectonics
The theory that Earth's outer shell is made up of individual plates that move causing earthquakes the formation and destruction of areas of the crust
Conservation
the wise use of resources
Absolute location
where something is located in terms of latitude and longitude
Erosion
the actual removal of rock pieces
Geographical inquiry
An active questioning approach to learning about the world from a geographical perspective
Urbanization
the process of making an area more urban
Population Growth Rate
natural increase plus net migration
Relative Location
where something is located in relation to other geographical terms
Forces that destroy the landscape
erosion and weathering
Forces that build the landscape
folding faulting and volcanism
Time Zones
PST (-8) MST (-7) CST(-6) EST (-5) AST(-4) NST(-3.5)
5 Main Oceans
Atlantic Pacific Arctic Indian Antarctic
Plate Movement
Convergent Divergent transform
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Latitude
Ocean currents
Winds and air masses
Elevation
Relief
Near water
Manufacturing Location Factors
historical head start
locations of raw materials
Market
labour
transportation
power and fresh water
political
other
Urban Land Use
Transportation
residential
commercial industrial / employment
institutional/public buildings
open space / recreational land
5 Great Lakes
Michigan Erie Superior Ontario Huron
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