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Which term refers to a deep narrow valley with steep sides?
Which term refers to a deep narrow valley with steep sides?
What is defined as an area of land that has common features?
What is defined as an area of land that has common features?
Region
Latitude lines run vertically around the earth.
Latitude lines run vertically around the earth.
False
The _____ is a system of producing and selling goods and services.
The _____ is a system of producing and selling goods and services.
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Match the following landforms with their descriptions:
Match the following landforms with their descriptions:
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Which of the following resources can be replenished?
Which of the following resources can be replenished?
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A millennium is a period of 100 years.
A millennium is a period of 100 years.
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What geographical feature is a body of land nearly surrounded by water?
What geographical feature is a body of land nearly surrounded by water?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Overview
- Geography: Study of the Earth's surface and its features.
- Features: Essential components including landforms and bodies of water.
- Latitude: Imaginary lines circling the Earth horizontally.
- Longitude: Imaginary lines that run vertically around the Earth.
- Regions: Areas of land defined by shared characteristics, serving as fundamental geographical units.
- Temperature: Metric indicating how hot or cold a location is.
- Precipitation: Refers to moisture falling from the sky, including rain and snow.
- Renewable resources: Resources that can regenerate, such as wheat and lumber.
- Nonrenewable resources: Resources that are finite and take millions of years to form, e.g., minerals, coal, and oil.
- Economy: The system for creating, distributing, and selling goods and services.
Landforms and Bodies of Water
- Canyon: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
- Coast: Land adjacent to an ocean.
- Volcano: A geological feature that allows hot rock and ash to escape from beneath the Earth's surface.
- Valley: Low-lying area between hills or mountains.
- Peninsula: A landmass almost encircled by water.
- Plains: Flat, elevated areas that rise significantly above surrounding terrain.
- River: A flowing body of water that eventually empties into another water source.
US Regions
- The United States is divided into five primary regions:
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Midwest
- Southwest
- West
Time Concepts
- Timeline: Visual representation of events in chronological order.
- Decade: A ten-year period.
- Century: A period lasting 100 years.
- Millennium: A span of 1,000 years.
- A.C.: Refers to years after Christ's birth.
- B.C.: Refers to years before Christ's birth.
Landforms and the Physical Map of the US
- Landforms: Physical attributes of the Earth, including mountains, canyons, and plains.
- Waterways: Navigable bodies of water including rivers, lakes, and oceans. Harbors are also included in this category.
Climate and Influencing Factors
- Climate: Long-term weather patterns in a region, influenced by geographical features.
- Proximity to the Equator: Areas closer to the Equator generally experience warmer climates.
- Elevation: Higher altitudes tend to be cooler, affecting overall climate.
- Large Water Bodies: Lakes and oceans play a crucial role in moderating climate conditions in their vicinity.
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