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8th - Global Studies
Chapter 2 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| climate | pattern of weather over a long period of time |
| strait | a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water |
| tributary | a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger stream/river |
| commercial farming | farmers raise crops or livestock to sell |
| region | area with one or more areas that set it apart from other areas |
| bay | a body of water that extends into the land |
| canyon | a deep valley with steep sides |
| mountain range | a row of mountains |
| plain | a large, low area of flat or rolling land with few trees |
| coast line | land along the ocean or sea |
| forestry | using trees to make homes, furniture and paper |
| landforms | any natural features of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape |
| natural resources | useful material that is found in nature such as water, wood, coal, oil, uranium and petroleum |
| reef | a narrow ridge of rocks, sand or coral at or near the surface of the water |
| Thematic Map | A map that shows a particular theme or topic |
| subsistence farming | small farmers grow crops to feed their own family |
| volcano | a hole in the Earth's crust through which lava, gases and ash are released |
| Vegetation zone | a large area of earth with a certain mix of plants and trees that are adapted to similar conditions |
| island | a piece of land that is surrounded by water |
| 7 regions | number of regions our book divides the world into |
| precipitation | rain, snow, sleet, hail & drizzle are forms of water |
| elevation | the height of the land above sea level |
| desert | a geographic region with little rainfall to support much plant life |
| hydro-electric power | dams are built on rivers to harness this |
| population density | the average number of people who live in a square mile |
| fossil fuels | oil, coal, and natural gas are examples |
| name the 7 Regions of the World | Canada and United States, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Russia, Southwest and Central Asia, Monsoon Asia, Oceania and Antarctica. |
| Economic Activity Map | shows how people make a living; patterns of land use |
| land use | the ways in which people use a particular area of Earth's surface for example: farming and development |
| physical features | a map that shows landforms & bodies of water |
| Humid continental | a climate with warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters |
| river | this natural resource is needed if you use hydroelectric power |
| climate zone | a large area of Earth with a particular pattern of weather |
| climagraph | a graph that shows the average temperature and precipitation in a place over a year |
| elevation (altitude) | elevation is determined by climate and latitude |
| region | an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas |
| vegetation | all plants and trees in an area |
| economic activity | any action that relates to the making, buying and selling of goods and services |
| plateau | a raised area of land such as a hill or mountain with a flat top |
| arid | dry or lacking rainfall, also a climate zone that is hot & dry all year with very little rain |
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