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America's Land

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geography   the study of the world and the people and things that live there  
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landform   a feature on the surface of land, such as a mountain, valley, and plain  
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plateau   a high steep-sided area rising above the surrounding land.  
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climate   type of weather a place has over a long period of time  
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equator   the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth  
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What questions do geographers ask?   where people live? How people and the land affect each other?  
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Which plains are along the gulf of Mexico?   Gulf and Atlantic Plains  
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capital resource   a tool machine or building people use to make goods and services  
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human resource   is a person and the skill or knowledge they bring to a job  
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scarcity   not having as much as people would like  
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opportunity cost   the thing you give up to have something else  
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conservation   the protection and wise use of natural resources  
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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?   renewable--can be replaced nonrenewable--cannot be replaced  
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Name three natural resources   air, water, soil  
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What type of resource are trees?Explain   renewable--we can plant more  
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What is an example of nonrenewable resources?Explain   oil--once its gone its gone!!  
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region   an area that has one or more features in common  
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economy   is the system people use to produce goods and services  
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specialization   happens when people make the goods they are best able to produce with the resources in their region  
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consumer   is someone who buys goods and services  
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trade   buying and selling of goods  
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How are regions grouped?   climate, location, culture, activities  
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Create and share a web for each of the 4 US regions    
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environment   the surrounding in which people, plants, and animals live  
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erosion   the process by which water and wind wear away land  
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pollution   anything that makes the soil, air, or water dirty and unhealthy  
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ecosystem   a community of plants and animals along with the surrounding soil, air and water  
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How can natural forces change the land?   hurricanes, floods, sand...  
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Why is a city like San Diego California an important economy for the United States?   the big harbor is good for shipping and trade  
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How do human activities affect our environment?   Think: pollution, mining, home building, shipping...  
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