MS Studies Chp 1 Vocab Test

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Day-to-day atmospheric conditions and changes.

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weather

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Satellite system for precise location

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

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Humans use, adapt to, and change the environment.

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human environment interaction

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Can be either absolute or relative.

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Location

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Includes climate, water, landforms, soil, energy, minerals, vegetation, and wildlife.

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Natural environment

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Distance east and west of the prime meridian

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longitude

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Sense determined by physical and cultural traits

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place

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World divided by natural or cultural traits

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regions

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Area draining into a river or reservoir

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drainage basin

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rain, sleet, snow, hail

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precipitation