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| Question | answers |
|---|---|
| Geography | Study of people, places, and the world |
| Latitude | Lines that run east‑west but measure north‑south |
| Longitude | Lines that run north‑south but measure east‑wes |
| Equator | 0° latitude |
| Prime Meridian | 0° longitude |
| Hemisphere | Half of the Earth |
| Map Key | Explains symbols on a map |
| Scale → | Shows distance on a map |
| Compass Rose | Shows directions |
| Physical Map | Shows landforms |
| Political Map | → Shows borders, cities, countries |
| Mountain | High elevation landform |
| Plateau | Flat land at high elevation |
| Delta | Triangle‑shaped land at river mouth |
| Peninsula | Land surrounded by water on 3 sides |
| Island | Land completely surrounded by wate |
| Desert | Dry area with little rainfall |
| Climate | Long‑term weather pattern |
| Weather | Day‑to‑day conditions |
| Tropical Climate | Hot, wet |
| Arid Climate | Dry, deser |
| Temperate Climate | Mild seasons |
| Population Density | People per square mile |
| Urban | City area |
| Rural | Countryside |
| Migration | Moving from one place to another |
| Culture | Beliefs, customs, and traditions |
| Cultural Diffusion | Spread of culture |
| GDP | Value of goods/services a country makes |
| Developed Country | Wealthy, strong economy |
| Developing Country | Poorer, growing economy |
| Trade | Buying and selling goods |
| Imports | Goods brought into a country |
| Exports | Goods sent out of a country |
| North America | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| South America | brazil, Andes Mountains |
| Europe | many small countries, strong economies |
| Africa | Sahara Desert, diverse cultur |
| Asia | largest continent, China & India |
| Australia | island continent |
| Antarctica | coldest continen |
| Sustainability | using resources responsibly |
| Deforestation | cutting down forests |
| Pollution | harming the environment |
| Natural Resources | materials from natur |
| Renewable Resource | can be replaced |
| Nonrenewable Resource | cannot be replaced |