Unit 1 Vocab flashcard Part 1

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Geography is the study of the Earth's people, places, features, and environment from a spatial perspective.

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study of the Earth's people, places, features, and environment from a spatial perspective

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Patterns are...

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an observable model, style, or trend generally observable on maps in geography

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Processes are a method that brings changes to physical or human geography.

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Processes bring changes to geography.

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Human geography is the study of human activities related to the environment and Earth's surface.

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study of human activities related to interaction with the environment and control of the Earth's surface

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Physical geography is the study of patterns and processes related to the Earth's surface.

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study of patterns and processes related to the Earth's surface

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Geographic factors are...

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physical and human conditions that impact the environments of places and regions

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Lithosphere is the solid surface of Earth, including soil and landforms.

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solid surface of Earth, including soil and landforms

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Hydrosphere is the water areas of Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers, and water vapor.

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the water areas of Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, glaciers and water vapor

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A biosphere is...

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the areas of Earth that support plant and animal life

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An atmosphere is...

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the gaseous area of air surrounding Earth