6th Grade Geo. Semester Test

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What do Geographical Information Systems (GIS) do?

Back

Create maps and analyze patterns

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What does "categorize" mean?

Back

Group information

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What defines a "region"?

Back

A group of places with common traits

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What is the "equator"?

Back

The center line of latitude

Front

What is a solstice associated with?

Back

Summer & winter

Front

What does an equinox signify?

Back

Spring & autumn

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What is a plain?

Back

Level area of land

Front

What is a plateau?

Back

Plain that sits high above sea level

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

Mountain that erupts in an explosion of molten rocks

Front

What is vegetation?

Back

Plant life