Semester Vocabulary Terms

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A Biome is:

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A type of ecosystem characterized by specific climate and organisms

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Erosion is the process of?

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Wearing away of the earth's surface

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Tectonic forces are responsible for which of the following geological phenomena? Volcanic eruptions, Earthquakes, Mountain formation, All of the above

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All of the above

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Latitude is:

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The distance north or south of the equator

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Urbanization is the process of: Migration from rural to urban areas

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Migration from rural to urban areas

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El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by:

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A warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

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A Perceptual Region is:

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A region defined by people's perceptions and feelings.

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What is a Formal Region?

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A region defined by a common characteristic, such as language or climate.

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A Functional Region is defined by: A central place and the surrounding areas affected by it, Uniform characteristics throughout the area, Political boundaries, Natural features like mountains and rivers

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A central place and the surrounding areas affected by it

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Which of the following best describes Trade Networks? A system of interconnected trade routes and markets, A single trade agreement between two countries, A local marketplace for goods, A government policy on trade

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A system of interconnected trade routes and markets