W GEO REVIEW FOR EXAM 1
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Geography
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
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Landscape
all the human and physical features that male it unique.
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Social Science
is a field that studies people and the relationships among them.
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Region
Is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
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Map
a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface.
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Globe
a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet.
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Absolute location
A specific description of a place
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Relative location
A general description of where a place lies
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__Physical geography:__
the study of the world’s physical features-its landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants.
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__Human geography:__
the study of the world’s people, communities, and landscapes.
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Cartography
the science of making maps.
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Meteorology
The study of weather and what causes it.
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Environment
An area’s includes its land, water, climate, plants, and animals.
