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6th Grade Social Studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geography | study of our physical world |
| absolute location | exact location on Earth using latitude and longitude lines |
| geographic term | a general word that names a landform or body of water, such as a bay or island |
| landform | a physical feature on Earth's surface, such as a mountain or plain |
| physical feature | a name given to a landform, such as the Rocky Mountains or the Mississippi River |
| longitude | run north and south |
| latitude | run east and west |
| custom | ways of living that people practice regularly over time |
| values | things people believe are most important in life |
| interaction | exchange of ideas and customs |