Regional Geography Units 1-5 Vocabulary

Front

Study of the Earth's people, places, features, and environment from a spatial perspective

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geography

Front

An observable model, style, or trend, generally observed on maps in geography

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patterns

Front

A particular method that brings changes to the physical or human geography

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processes

Front

Study of human activities related to interaction with the environment and control of the Earth's surface

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human geography

Front

Study of the patterns and processes related to the Earth's surface

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physical geography

Front

Physical and human conditions that impact the environments of places and regions

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geographic factors

Front

A specific physical feature of the Earth's surface

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landforms

Front

Large ecosystems characterized by common climate, common vegetation, and common animal life

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biomes

Front

The solid surface of Earth, including the soil and landforms

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lithosphere

Front

The water areas of Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers, and water vapor

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hydrosphere