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Places and Regions
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Geography
3rd Grade
08/20/2011

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Term
Border
Definition
The line that seperates one state, country, etc. from another
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Capital
Definition
the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.
Term
Climate
Definition
the weather conditions of a region throughout the year
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Geography
Definition
The study of the natural features of the earth's surface
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Landform
Definition
any natural feature of the earth's surface, such as valleys and mountains
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River System
Definition
Every river is part of a larger system- a watershed whichis the land drained by a river and its tributaries
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Conservation
Definition
protection of the earth's natural resources
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Economy
Definition
the management of the resources of a community, country, etc.
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Human Characteristics
Definition
something that has been put into place by humans, and not nature
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foothills
Definition
hilly land on the lower slopes of mountains
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Physical Characteristics
Definition
things that naturally exist in an area including plants and animals
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region
Definition
an area of the world or universe
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elevation
Definition
the height of something
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fall line
Definition
a line joining the waterfalls of numerous rivers
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plain
Definition
a large area of nearly level land
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harbor
Definition
a part of a body of water near a coast in which ships can anchor
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marsh
Definition
an area of low wet land
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tourism
Definition
traveling for fun and recreation
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