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 are the five themes of Geography?

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The five themes are Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region.

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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.

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Name the seven continents.

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Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.

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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, showing physical features, political boundaries, and other information.

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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.

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What is a hemisphere?

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

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What is a capital city?

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A capital city is the city where a government is based and where the main government buildings are located.

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What is a physical map?

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A physical map shows the physical landscape features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.