Chapter 1 SS flashcards

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geography

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The study of the earth, including its physical features and how humans use them.

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hemisphere

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Half of the earth’s land and water.

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continent

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One of Earth’s 7 great bodies of land.

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region

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An area with common features that set it apart from other areas.

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Natural resource

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Something found in nature that people can use.

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landforms

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Shapes and types of land. (mountains, plateaus, valleys, plains)

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Ice Ages

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Periods of extreme cold. (millions of years ago)

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glaciers

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Huge, slow moving sheets of ice.

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Sea level

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The surface of the sea.

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elevation

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Height above sea level.