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Social Studies Chap 5
Social Studies Chap 5
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3rd Grade
01/22/2011

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fuels
Definition
a natural resource that is burned to get energy
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climate
Definition
the pattern of weather a place has over time
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harbor
Definition
a protected place with deep water where ships can come close to shore
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plateau
Definition
a landform that has steep sides and a flat top
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canal
Definition
a waterway that is built by people
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desert
Definition
a place with very dry climate
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Why is the Pan-American Hwy an important human feature?
Definition
it connect to 17 countries and stretches between 2 continents
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How do people adapt to the environment in Alaska?
Definition
People found ways to adapt or change to suit the climate
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Farms and Ranches
Definition
human features that provide the food peole need
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natural resources
Definition
Many communities began in places near these
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Environment
Definition
All the physical features, human features, and conditions of the place
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Landforms
Definition
Mountains and plains are examples
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Climate & Soil
Definition
Plant life depends on these 2 things
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Andes Mountains
Definition
These mountains form the world's longest continuous chain of mountains
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human features
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Roads and farms are examples of these.
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National Harbor
Definition
Maine is a large fishing center of because of this.
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