Vocabulary Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
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all water on earth and earths water elements covers most planets surface

A

hydrosphere

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2
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Each half of the globes

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hemisphere

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3
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Layer of gases that surround the earth

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atmosphere

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4
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study of the earths surface and climate

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geography

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5
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Part of the earth where life exists

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biosphere

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6
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Vertical lines from north to south pole

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longitude

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7
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run parallel west to east

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latitude

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8
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Large land of earth and have 7 main continents

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continents

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9
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Native people to an area

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Indigenous

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10
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Leader who rules with absolute authority

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dictator

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11
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Mixture of european and native american descent

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mestizo

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12
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taking over the government through force

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coup

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13
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guided travel through natural areas

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ecotourism

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14
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a very large landmass that is smaller than a continent

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subcontinent

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15
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Society divided into rigid groups

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caste system

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16
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land suitable for farming

17
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led peaceful protests and urged boycotts to achieve indias independence.

18
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founder of buddhism

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siddhartha Gautama