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Vocabulary 1
September 5, 2013
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Social Studies
7th Grade
09/05/2013

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Physical Geography
Definition
the study of the world's physical features, it's landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants.
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Human Geography
Definition
the study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes.
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Cartography
Definition
the science of making maps.
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Meteorology
Definition
the study of weather and what causes it.
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Social Science
Definition
a field that focuses on people and the relationships among them.
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Absolute Location
Definition
a specific description of where a place is located
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Relative Location
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a general description of where a place is locate.
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Environment
Definition
the land, water, climate, plants, and animals of an area.
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Map
Definition
a 2-dimensional drawing or picture showing selected features of an area.
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Globe
Definition
a 3-dimensional drawing or the earth or heavens.
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