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Unit 1 Geography L3
Social Studies Alive 3rd edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| natural hazard | a force of nature that shapes Earth |
| natural resource | a useful item that comes from nature, such as wood from trees |
| climate | the weather in a place, measured over time |
| physical geography | the physical features, climate, and natural resources of a place |
| physical feature | a natural feature of Earth’s surface, such as a mountain, plain, lake, or river |
| conservation | the careful use of natural resources |
| adapt | to change ways of living to fit an environment |
| region | an area with certain common features that set it apart from other areas |
| pollution | anything that makes air, water, or soil dirty or unsafe |