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Social Studies
6th Grade
08/11/2017

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What are two main branches of geography?
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Two main branches of geography are human and physical geography.
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What are some human features that can define a region?
Definition
Human features are: cities, farms, language, religion,
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What are some physical features that can define a region?
Definition
Physical features are: forests, grasslands, climate, deserts, mountains, rivers
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Where did early people tend to settle?
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Early people settled in areas rich in resource, for example - near rivers.
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CLIMATE
Definition
A pattern of weather in a certain area over a long period of time. Ex. Cold winters
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ENVIRONMENT
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Includes all living and nonliving things that affect life in an area.
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WEATHER
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Conditions at a specific time and place. Ex. Below freezing and snowing today.
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GEOGRAPHY
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The study of the earth's physical and cultural features.
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RESOURCES
Definition
Materials found in the earth that people need and value.
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