Unit 1 Physical Geography Vocab Pre-Test

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Location

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a point on the earth's surface

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Study of the world's land and people

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Geography

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Exact point on Earth's surface using latitude and longitude

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absolute location

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A point on Earth's surface in relation to its surroundings.

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relative location

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Region: An area unified by a common characteristic (political, linguistic, climate).

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An area of land that is unified by a common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns.

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Peninsula

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A landmass surrounded by water on three sides.

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Archipelago

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A chain of islands

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Basin

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A low place in the surface of the land

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Delta

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Triangular landform of sediment deposited where a river meets an ocean or lake.

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Climate: average weather conditions of a region (temperature, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, winds)

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average weather conditions of a region (temperature, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, winds)