Key Concepts - Geography

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Position of a place on Earth using latitude and longitude

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absolute location

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Position of a place on Earth relative to others.

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relative location

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Physical and human traits of a location: landforms, climate, culture, economy.

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place

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Interaction between people and their environment, including modifications and effects.

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human environment interaction

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The act of people, goods, ideas, and information moving across the Earth's surface.

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movement

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A geographic area with similar characteristics like climate, landforms, culture, or economy.

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region

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Natural feature of Earth's surface (e.g., mountain, river, desert).

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landform

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Long-term average weather in a region.

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climate

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Day-to-day atmospheric conditions in a place.

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weather

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A naturally occurring material used by humans.

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natural resource