Geography Terms

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Landforms

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Natural physical features of the Earth's surface.

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Climate

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The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

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Population Density

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The number of people living per unit of an area.

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Dense

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Closely compacted in substance.

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Sparse

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Thinly dispersed or scattered.

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Natural Resources

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Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

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Renewable

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A resource that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time.

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Nonrenewable

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A resource that does not renew itself at a sufficient rate for sustainable economic extraction.

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Biomes

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Large naturally occurring communities of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.

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Tundra

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A type of biome where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons.