Geo. CH 1

Front

The study of where people, places, are located and how they relate to each other

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geography

Front

What is a geographic information system that uses computer technology to collect and analyze data about the earth's surface in order to solve geographic problems? Options: cartography, GIS, GPS, geography

Back

GIS

Front

The position on the Earth's surface where a place can be found using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Back

absolute location

Front

The position of a place in relation to another place.

Back

relative location

Front

The center of the earth

Back

core

Front

Thick layer of rock around the earth's core.

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mantle

Front

Thin rocky surface of the earth: core, mantle, crust, hydrosphere

Back

crust

Front

The layer of air, water, and other substances above the earth's surface

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atmosphere

Front

The water in oceans, lakes, rivers, and under the ground

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hydrosphere

Front

The chemical or mechanical process by which rock is gradually broken down.

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weathering