Geography Vocab

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Define border

Back

natural or artificial line separating two pieces of land

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Define capital.

Back

city where a region's government is located

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Define city.

Back

large settlement with a high population density

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Define climate.

Back

All weather conditions for a location over time.

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Define coast.

Back

Edge of land along the sea or large body of water.

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Define compass rose.

Back

symbol indicating cardinal directions.

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Define continent.

Back

one of the seven main land masses on Earth

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Define country.

Back

geographic territory with a distinct name, flag, population, boundaries, and government.

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Define cultural landscape.

Back

human imprint on the physical environment

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Define culture.

Back

learned behavior of people, including languages, beliefs, social structures, institutions, and material goods.