Geography Terms

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Geography

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The study of earth’s surface and the way people use it.

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Absolute location

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The exact location of a place on earth.

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Relative location

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The position of a place in relation to one or more other places on earth.

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Region

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An area with features that make it different from other areas.

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Landforms

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A natural feature that makes up earth's surface, such as mountains, hills, plains, and valleys.

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Sound

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A wide area of water that connects two larger bodies of water, forming a channel between the mainland or an island.

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Natural resources

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Something found in nature, such as water, soil, or minerals, that people can use to meet their needs.

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Cape

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A point or strip of land that extends into water, where lighthouses are generally placed.

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Agriculture

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The science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.

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Tributary

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A stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.