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Mr.K's Geography
Important Terms for Geography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glacier | Large sheets of ice found on earth's surface. |
| Culture | Way of life of a group of people who share language, government, and other characteristics. |
| Region | Areas with common characteristics. |
| Equator | Imaginary line that is 0 degrees latitude and runs around the middle of the earth. |
| Desertification | The process when a desert grows. |
| Water Cycle | The process that water follows as it moves from the earth to the sky and back to the earth. |
| Precipitation | Rain,snow, sleet and hail falling to the earth. |
| Evaporation | Water changing from a liquid to a vapor as it is heated. |
| Condensation | Water changing from a vapor to tiny droplets and forming clouds. |
| Navigable | A river that is wide and deep enough for large ships to use. |