World Geo Vocab #1

Front

A specific point on Earth with a unique characteristic.

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place

Front

A larger area with unique human and physical traits.

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region

Front

A single unifying characteristic, like a product from a region.

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Formal region

Front

A region defined by culture or feelings rather than objective data.

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perceptual region

Front

Central node connects surrounding area, serving a function.

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functional region

Front

Study of earth's features, human activity, and their relationship.

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geography

Front

Found in nature: mountains, rivers, plants, animals

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physical features

Front

Culture, language, population, and symbolic meaning of a place are forms of...

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human characteristics

Front

Organized society, culture, and way of life of a specific area

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Civilization

Front

Wide spread of something

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Diffusion