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Place Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Enviornment | All natural living and non-living things on the planet, or in some portion of it. |
| Climate | The average weather conditions of an area over a long period of time. |
| Atmosphere | The layers of gasses that surround a planet, such as Earth. |
| Natural Vegetation | Vegetation which is usually native, and grows spontaneously, without any care. |
| Culture | The beliefs, arts, customs, etc. of a society or group. |
| Landform | A feature of Earth's surface that is completely natural. |
| Language Pattern | A structured method of describing good design practices within a field of expertise. |
| Infrastructure | The basic organizations and physical structures necessary for the operation of a society. |
| Elevation | The height of a location over a given level, usually sea level. |
| Ecosystem | The network of interactions found between organisms, and organisms and they're environment. |
| Weather | The current atmospheric conditions at a given place and time. |
| Biomes | A large community of naturally occurring flora and fauna which occupies a large habitat. |
| Glaciers | A huge mass of compacted snow and ice that is slowly moving. |
| Groundwater | Water that is help underground, as in within the soil. |
| Soil | The upper layer of Earth, which plants grow in. |
| Hydroshpere | Made up by all of the water of Earth's surface. |
| Lithosphere | The rigid outer part of the Earth, as in the crust and upper mantle. |
| Biosphere | All the parts of the Earth occupied by living things. |
| Gross Domestic Product | The market value of all official goods and services within a country. |
| Life Expectancy | The average number of years left in a person's life based on statistics from the area, etc. |
| Total Population | All people within a country who have a permanent place of residency within the country. |
| History | The study of past events, usually having to do with people, and their interactions. |
| Landscape | All the visible features of an area. |