Essential Vocab: Sem. #1

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Definition of Geography

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The study of human and nonhuman features of earth.

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Definition: Area with a unifying feature (climate, landforms, population, history).

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Region

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Definition of Weather

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Condition of the air and sky at a certain time.

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Average weather of a place over many years.

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Climate

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Renewable Resource

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A resource that Earth or people can replace.

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Loss of forest cover due to trees being destroyed faster than they can regrow.

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Deforestation

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Definition of Economics:

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Study of how people meet their wants and needs.

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Country with a strong economy and high quality of life.

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Developed Country

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Country with a less-productive economy and lower quality of life.

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Developing Country

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Cultural Diffusion

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Spread of cultural traits from culture to another.