Geography and Social Studies Vocabulary

Front

Study of Earth's physical features and human activity affecting them.

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Geography

Front

What is the movement of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another called?

Back

Movement

Front

What is an area defined by certain similar characteristics called?

Back

Region

Front

What is the exact or relative spot where something is located on Earth?

Back

Location

Front

What is the way people interact with their environment called?

Back

Interaction

Front

What is a specific point or area on the Earth's surface called?

Back

Place

Front

What are the four subsystems of Earth called?

Back

Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere

Front

What is the scientific theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the process called when two tectonic plates move toward each other?

Back

Convergent

Front

What is the process called when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent