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What is a city?
What is a state?
part of a country that contains more than one community
Which of the following is an example of a country?
What defines a continent?
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Which of the following is NOT a planet?
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What is a planetary system?
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What is a galaxy?
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What is the definition of the universe?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Geography and Astronomy
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City: An urban area within a state or country, often comprising various communities (e.g., Arlington Heights, Chicago).
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State: A distinct region under a country's jurisdiction, containing multiple cities and towns (e.g., Illinois, Florida).
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Country: A defined territory within a continent, typically with its own government and language (e.g., United States, China).
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Continent: One of the seven major landmasses on Earth, capable of housing numerous countries (e.g., North America, Asia).
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Planet: A large celestial body that orbits a star, capable of supporting moons (e.g., Earth, Mars).
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Planetary System: A celestial composition consisting of a star and the planets that orbit it, exemplified by our Solar System, which orbits the star Sol.
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Galaxy: An astronomical system made up of vast numbers of stars, often numbering in millions to trillions; our galaxy is known as the Milky Way.
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Universe: The totality of all matter, energy, and celestial phenomena that exists, encompassing everything in existence.
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This quiz tests your knowledge of basic geography terms including city, state, and country. Each term is defined with examples to help reinforce your understanding. Perfect for students learning about geographical classifications.
