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wctermsunit1
Vertical Terms Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geography | The study of the spatial characteristics of the world's land and people. |
| institutions | Long-standing practices , traditions, or customs that regulate a group. |
| culture | The behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group. |
| culture trait | A characteristic, such as language, beliefs, food, or customs that is shared by a group. |
| region | A spatial area of land that is unified by a common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns. |
| culture region | A spatial area that is characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, history, language, customs, and tradition. |
| cultural landscape | The physical qualities that reflect the culture of a particular place. |
| location | An exact point on the earth's surface. |
| place | An area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics. |