Geography Vocab Flashcard

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Geographer

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Person who studies the world's people and landscapes

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Map

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a flat representation of Earth and its parts

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Cartography

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Science of map making

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Meteorology

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Study of weather and its causes

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Landscapes

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All human and physical features that make a place unique.

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Human Geography

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the study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes

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Social Science

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Study of social features of humans and their interactions.

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Physical Geography

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Study of the world's physical features: landforms, water bodies, climates, soils, and plants.

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Environment: the land, water, climate, plants, and animals of an area; surroundings

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the land, water, climate, plants, and animals of an area; surroundings

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Geography

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The study of the earth's physical and cultural features.