6th Intro to Geo Chapter 1

Front

The study of the world, it's people, and the landscapes they create.

Back

Geography

Front

The study of the world's physical features

Back

Physical Geography

Front

The study of people and communities.

Back

Human Geography

Front

A part of the world that has one or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas.

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Region

Front

The physical and human features that define an area and make it different from other places (earth-made features and man-made features).

Back

Landscape

Front

A field of study that focuses on the people and the relationships among them.

Back

Social science

Front

The land, water, climate, plants, and animals of an area.

Back

Environment

Front

What is hydrology?

Back

The study of water on Earth

Front

Meteorology is the study of ____________ and what causes it.

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Weather

Front

Satellite images are important to geographers because they_____________.

Back

Show us what Earth looks like from above.