Key Terms in Geography and Economics

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immigration

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to move to another country permanently

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migration

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to move to another country temporarily or to move within your country

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sustainable

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uses natural resources in a way that can be continued for a long time

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infrastructure

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the facilities and services that support modern human life (sewage, roads, schools, hospitals, electricity, etc.)

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economy

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the way in which goods and services are made, sold, and used in a country or area

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development (of a country)

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the process of change that affects the quality of life in a country (health and wealth)

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statistic

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a numerical fact.