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Think like a geographer

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Definition
Geography   The study of people, places, and the environment  
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Culture   The beliefs, customs, laws, arts, and ways of living that a group of people share  
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Cartographer   A person who makes maps  
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Relative Location   The location of one place in relation to another  
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Absolute location   The exact spot on Earth where a place is found  
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Renewable Resource   A resource that can be used and replaced over a relatively short time period  
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Non-renewable Resource   A resource that cannot be replaced or can only be replaced over millions of years  
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Migrate   To move from one area, in order to settle in another  
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Climate   The typical weather in a region over a period of time  
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Continent   A large landmass above water  
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Subcontinent   A large landmass that is part of a continent but has its own geographic identity  
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Hydroelectricity   Electrical power generated by water  
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Fertile   Rich in resources and nutrients  
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Irrigation   The process of bringing water to dry land  
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Archipelago   A group of islands  
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Fjord   A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea located between steep cliffs  
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Savanna   A flat grassland in a tropical or subtropical region with scattered trees and shrubs  
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Peninsula   A body of land surrounded by water on three sides  
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Tributary   A stream or river that flows into a larger river  
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