Qtr. 1 Geography Vocab

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Parts of a map:

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Title, Key, Compass Rose, Scale

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Prime Meridian:

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Imaginary line dividing Earth into Eastern & Western Hemispheres.

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Climate of a location refers to:

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The weather over a long period of time.

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Human-Environment Interaction refers to...

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The relationship between humans and the natural world.

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Region is defined as an area with common characteristics that distinguish it from others.

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An area with common characteristics that make it different from other areas.

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Movement means...

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The mobility of people, goods, and ideas.

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Location indicates . . .

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Where something is on Earth's surface.

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"Place" in geography refers to the...

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Physical and human features of a location

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Relative location describes:

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The position of a place in relation to another place.

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Absolute location describes

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Exact position of a place on Earth's surface.