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Geoterm-S.S.
The words are from chapter 2, unit 1. "Geography Alive! Regions and people"
| Word/Words | Definition |
|---|---|
| Climate | The pattern of weather over a long period of time. |
| Economic Activity | Any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services. |
| Landform | Any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape. Landforms include major features such as continents, plains, plateaus, and mountain ranges. They also include minor features such as hills, valleys, canyons, and dunes. |
| Physical Feature | Any natural characteristic of Earth's surface, such as landforms and bodies of water. |
| Population Density | The average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile. Population density measures how crowded an area is. |
| Region | An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas. |
| Thematic Map | A map that shows a particular theme, or topic. |
| Vegetation | All the plants and trees in an area |