Chapter 1 Social Studies Vocabulary

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What is relative location?

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A description of where a place is in relation to other places.

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What does 'Rural' describe?

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A community in the countryside where there is plenty of open space.

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What is the definition of 'Location'?

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A place where something is.

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What does 'Suburban' describe?

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A community near a large city.

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What is a community?

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A place where people live, work, and have fun together.

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What is an urban area?

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A large city with many buildings and people.

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What is a map?

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A visual representation of an area showing locations and features.

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What is a continent?

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One of the large landmasses on Earth, such as Africa or Asia.

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What is a country?

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A distinct territorial body or political entity that is recognized as an independent nation.

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What is geography?

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The study of the Earth's physical features and how humans interact with them.