PEGS Factors Vocabulary

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Geography

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The study of the Earth's physical features and atmosphere, and human activity as it affects and is affected by these.

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Environment

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The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

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Physical Characteristics

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Natural features of the Earth's surface (e.g., mountains, rivers, climate).

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Human Characteristics

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Features of a place made by people (e.g., population density, culture, economic activities).

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Political Factor

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Relating to the government or public affairs of a country.

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Economic Factor

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Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

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Social Factor

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Relating to society or its organization; how people live and interact.

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Map

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A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.

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Analyze

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To examine something in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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Relationship

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The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.