Geography Basics

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The study of the interrelationship between people and their physical environment is.

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Geography

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The two types of geography are ___________ and _____________ .

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physical; human

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Although map projections are useful for showing in-depth information

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They can distort one or more properties

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The chemical or physical process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces is called:

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Weathering

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__________________ is the process by which oceanic plates dive beneath continental plates, often causing mountains.

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subduction

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The region along the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate is also known as 

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Ring of Fire/Earthquake Zone

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Are the weather patterns typical for an area over long periods of time?

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climate

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The largest biome, located in the highest northern latitudes with low temperatures and rainfall is known as: 

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Taiga or boreal forest

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The periodic warming or cooling of the Pacific waters along the coast of Latin America is known as:

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El Niño/La Niña

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What does GIS stand for?

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Geographic Information System