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Geography & Econ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Location | Where a place is on Earth. |
| Absolute location | The exact location (latitude and longitude) |
| Relative location | Where a place is compared to other places (near, north of, next to, etc.). |
| Place | What makes a place special or different |
| Region | An area where places are alike in some way |
| Movement | How people, goods, and ideas move from place to place. |
| Human-Environment Interaction | How people use and change their environment |
| Northeast | A small, crowded region with big cities, four seasons, and early U.S. history |
| Southeast | A warm region with farms, beaches, and strong traditions. |
| Midwest | A flat region with lots of farms and the Great Lakes. |
| Southwest | A hot, dry region with deserts and strong Native American and Hispanic culture |
| West | A large region with many land types like mountains, forests, and beaches |
| Climate | The usual weather in a place over a long time. |
| Place (EXAMPLE) | The Grand Canyon is special because of its deep canyons, desert climate, and unique rock formations. |
| Region (EXAMPLE) | The Midwest includes various places / states there share similar flat land, farming, and climate |
| Movement (EXAMPLE) | Food grown in California is shipped by trucks and trains to grocery stores across the country. |
| Human-Environment Interaction (EXAMPLE) | People build dams on rivers to control flooding and create electricity |
| Location (EXAMPLE) | Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois along Lake Michigan. |
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