WV Geography Unit 4th Grade

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The study of physical landscape and how humans interact with it

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Geography

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An area of relatively level, high ground

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plateau

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The height of land usually judged by how high it is from sea level

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elevation

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A river or stream that flows into a larger river or stream

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tributary

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The making of something in order to sell it

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manufacturing

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The surface features or shape of the land

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terrain

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An area with definable characteristics that set it apart from other areas

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region

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The processing of or extracting of raw materials in order to make money

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industry

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The raising of crops and livestock to make money

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agriculture

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The weather conditions in an area over a length of time

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climate