Part 2-Unit 1 Vocab

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Landforms?

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A specific physical feature of the Earth's surface.

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Define tectonic forces

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Movement of the Earth's crust.

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Erosion involves the movement of water, ice, or wind that wears away Earth's...

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surface

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Soil building process

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Creation of organic matter from weathered rock, air, and water.

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Biomes: large ecosystems with common climate, vegetation, and animal life.

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large ecosystems with common climate, vegetation, and animal life.

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Define climate

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A pattern of precipitation and temperature over time.

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Revolution in the Earth-Sun relationship

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Movement of Earth around Sun; takes 365.25 days to complete.

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Axis in geography: An imaginary line through Earth's center and poles, around which Earth rotates.

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An imaginary line through Earth's center and poles, around which Earth rotates.

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Earth's axial tilt?

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23.5 degrees

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Rotation of Earth

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The spinning of Earth on its axis, giving us 24 hours in a day.