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5.1.1 Our Land
5.1.1 Our Land and Regions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Region | an area that shares physical or human characteristics |
| Landform | a natural feature of the Earth |
| Climate | the usual pattern of weather in a place over a period of time |
| Physical Characteristic | landforms, vegetation, climate |
| Human Characteristic | the economy of a place, the businesses located in a place |
| Compass Rose | a symbol on a map that shows directions |
| Legend | the boxed list showing what the symbols or colors on a map represent |
| Symbol | a mark, a drawing, or color on a map that stands for something else |
| Scale | a ruler that shows distances on a map |
| Elevation | the distance above or below sea level |
| Political Map | a map that shows information such as borders, capitals, and important cities |
| Thematic Map | Single topic maps that focus on a theme such as elevation, resource, population, precipitation, etc. |
| Economy | Wealth and resources of an area |
| Social | relating to people and their social activities |
| Environmental | relating to the physical features and its climate |