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My Geography Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Environment | All living/non-living things existing on Earth |
| Climate | Weather conditions in a certain region |
| Atmosphere | the envelope of gases that surround our planet |
| Natural Vegetation | vegetation that grows in certain areas without human intervention. |
| Culture | the features in a people's way of life |
| Landform | any natural feature on Earth's surface(ex. mountains, valleys, etc.) |
| Language Pattern | a branch of languages descended from one or more languages |
| Infrastructure | the system of ports, roads, and other facilities needed by a modern economy |
| Elevation | the altitude above sea level/ground level |
| Ecosystem | a community of plants, animals, and other organisms |
| Weather | the atmosphere's condition at a certain time & place |
| Biomes | a large community made up of specific organisms that occupy a certain region |
| Glaciers | Thick colossal bodies of ice that are found in arctic areas |
| Groundwater | water found below the ground |
| Soil | the portion of the earth's surface made up of broken-down rocks and humus |
| Hydrosphere | the waters that surround the Earth. |
| Lithosphere | The rock/crust that surround the Earth. |
| Biosphere | The part of the Earth that includes all its life forms. |
| Gross Domestic Product | the total value of goods/services created within a country; GDP |
| Life Expectancy | the number of years that a general number of people are expected to live |
| Total Population | the total number of individuals in any given area |
| History | the study of past events |
| Landscape | scenery of places on Earth; includes physical,human,cultural features |