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EMS 8 WV His T1 PT1
EMS 8 WV History Test 1 Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Geography | The study of the physical features of the earth. |
| Latitude | A measure of the distance North and South of the Equator. |
| Longitude | A measure of the distance east or west of the prime meridian. |
| Panhandle | A long narrow strip of a larger territory. |
| Rural | Country like and farm like. |
| Period | Average weather of a long period of time. |
| Weather | Day to day conditions and changes in the atmosphere. |
| Elevation | The height of the land above sea level. |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, or hail. |
| Drought | Long period of little or no rain. |
| Global Warming | The rising of the average temp. on Earth do to excess of carbon dioxide |
| Topography | Physical features of the land. |
| Erosion | The gradual wearing down of land by wind or water. |
| Tributary | A stream or river that flows into a larger river. |
| Location | One of the five themes of geography - it describes where a place is. |
| Place | One of the five themes of geography - it describes the human and physical characteristics of a location. |