7th Grade Geography Benchmark Part 2

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ethnic group

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a group of people who share common cultural traits, such as language, religion, and traditions

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Examples of ethnic groups?

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Arabs, Han Chinese, and Zulu

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How are seasons best defined in relation to geography?

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periods of the year with specific weather patterns caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its position in orbit around the Sun

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What is a compass rose used for on a map?

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To show directions like north, south, east, and west.

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What is a functional region?

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An area organized around a central hub or focal point and connected by movement or communication

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What is this?

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compass rose

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Why do the United States and Canada have similar cultures?

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They are both in North America.

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What type of natural disaster is pictured?

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landslide

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What is a linear settlement?

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A settlement that is built in a straight line, often along a road, river, or valley

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What is this? Options: map scale, compass rose, map key, map title

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map scale