Ch. 2 –Geography
The pattern of weather over a long period of time. ____________________________
An action relating to making, buying, and selling goods & services. _____________________
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Any natural feature of Earth’s surface with a distinct shape. ___________________________
(ex: continents, plains, mountains, hills, valleys, & dunes etc.)
A natural characteristic of Earth’s surface. ___________________ ______________________
(ex. landforms & bodies of water)
All the plants and trees in an area. _________________________
The average number of people who live in a unit of area such as a square mile.
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Measures how crowded an area is. ________________________ ________________________
Region: An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from
other areas.
Maps
Thematic Map: A map that shows a particular theme, or topic.
Political Map: Shows countries, states & important cities.
Physical Map: Shows landforms & waterways (lakes & rivers)
Regional Map: divided into groups with their own special features (continents)
Be able to identify the following Physical Features on a map:
Mountain Range
Basin
Mouth
Mountain
Mesa
Tributary
Volcano
Desert
Ocean
Glacier
Dune
Harbor
Valley
Oasis
Bay
Hill
Lake
Cape
Canyon
River
Reef
Plateau
Source
Delta
Ch 2
Unit 1
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Ch. 2 –Geography
Island
Archipelago
Isthmus
Strait
Peninsula
Gulf
Sea
Fjord
Cliffs
Coast
Ch 2
Unit 1
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