Civic Life and Geography Concepts

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Which type of social studies examines the physical features of Earth as well as human adaptations of and interactions with Earth?

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geography

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Which two terms describe a system for identifying a location on Earth?

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longitude and latitude

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When decisions made by citizens affect the local community:

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civic life

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The process by which people with different opinions reach decisions and agree on enforceable rules:

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politics

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Scarcity, trade, and specialization are terms found in the study of

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economics

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When a place is defined by characteristics that include languages spoken, customs practiced, and belief systems, it is referring to

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human geography

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Absolute location uses latitude and longitude to describe where a place is while relative location describes where a place is in relation to somewhere else, or what it is near. True or False?

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True

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What is an example of civic life in action?

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voting in a local election

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When making personal life decisions, it is important to

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clearly identify the issue, or your choices; consider options and consequences; determine what you value most.

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What is the primary focus of government?

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making and enforcing laws