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Chapter 15-civics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| climate | average weather conditions in a place; farm differ from region to region because of climate |
| communication | passing along information, ideas, and beliefs |
| compulsory | required by the law |
| community | : group of people who have common interests and live in the same area; two basic values of a community are communication and respect; where Americans build communities are affected by resources, climate, and available transportation |
| efficient | productive and not wasteful |
| megalopolis | : giant urban area composed of many large cities (ex. Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC) |
| public utility | : one group of industries that provide a service |
| recreation | relaxation or amusement by playing or doing something different from one’s usual activities |
| resources | : natural features of land that people use for living |