Geography Terms

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adapt

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to adjust or change to certain conditions

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compass rose

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shows cardinal (N, E, S, W) and intermediate (NE, SE, SW, NW) directions

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culture

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beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people

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environment

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the surroundings or conditions in which someone lives

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geography

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the study of the earth

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landform

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a natural feature of the earth's surface

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latitude

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distance north or south of the equator

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longitude

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distance east or west of the prime meridian

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map key

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explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a map

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region

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a place defined by similar characteristics (physical, natural, human, cultural)