7th Grade Physical and Human Geography Study Guide

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What is geography?

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The study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features.

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What are natural boundaries?

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Physical features that serve as borders, such as rivers, mountains, and oceans.

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What are political boundaries?

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Human-made borders between countries or regions.

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Where do hurricanes form?

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Over tropical ocean waters.

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What primarily causes hurricane damage?

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Storm surge when reaching land.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale?

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A scale that categorizes hurricanes from 1-5 based on wind speed and storm surge.

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Describe a Category 1 hurricane.

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Wind speed 74-95 mph, storm surge 4-5 feet.

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Describe a Category 2 hurricane.

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Wind speed 96-110 mph, storm surge 6-8 feet.

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Describe a Category 3 hurricane.

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Wind speed 111-130 mph, storm surge 9-12 feet.

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Describe a Category 4 hurricane.

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Wind speed 131-155 mph, storm surge 13-18 feet.