Geography and the Way We Live

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What does 'adapt' mean?

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To change ways of living to fit an environment.

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What is an 'aqueduct'?

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A structure designed to move water over land.

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What is 'topography'?

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The physical features in a specific area of land.

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What is a 'natural resource'?

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A useful item that comes from nature, such as wood from trees.

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What is a 'physical feature'?

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Natural feature of Earth's surface, such as a mountain, plain, lake, or river.

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What is 'environment'?

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The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

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What does 'urban' mean?

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Related to a city or town.

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What is 'rural'?

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Related to the countryside, not the city.

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What is 'climate'?

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The average weather conditions in a place over a long period.

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What is 'pollution'?

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Anything that makes air, water, or soil dirty or unsafe.