Chapter 1: A Geographers World Flashcards
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Geography
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The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes that they create
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Landscape
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Is all the human and physical features that make it unique
3
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Social science
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Is a field that studies people and the relationships of among them
4
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Region
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Is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from its surrounding areas
5
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Map
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Is a flat drawing of all or part of the earths surface
6
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Globe
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Is a spherical, or ball shaped, model of the entire planet
7
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Physical geography
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the study of the worlds physical features-its landforms, bodies of water, climates soils and plants
8
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Human geography
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The study of the worlds people, communities and landscapes
9
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Cartography
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The science of making maps
10
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Meteorology
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The study of the weather and what causes it
