Unit 4: Geography

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What is Geography?

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Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

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What is a continent?

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A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region. There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America.

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What is a country?

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A country is a distinct territorial body or political entity that is recognized as an independent nation.

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What is a map?

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A map is a visual representation of an area that shows the relationships between elements in that space, such as objects, regions, and themes.

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What is a political map?

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A political map is a type of map that shows the boundaries of countries, states, and other political units.

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What is a physical map?

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A physical map is a type of map that shows natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located equidistant from the poles.

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What is a hemisphere?

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A hemisphere is half of the Earth, usually divided into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres or the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a distinct climate, which is determined by factors such as temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a material or substance that occurs in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.