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The Geography of Illinois
Vocabulary from chapter 1
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Geography
3rd Grade
11/13/2009

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continent
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a large area of land, such as North America
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prairie
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flat or rollin grassland with few or no trees
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precipitation
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rain, sleet, and snow are different examples
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ecosystem
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the area where animals and plants live together in a natural environment
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glacier
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a huge sheet of ice
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waterway
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could be a lake, river, or stream
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growing season
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the number of days in which it is warm enough to grow most crops
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environment
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the natural world
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landform
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another word for a natural land feature
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climate
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the temperatures and weather conditions in an area
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natural hazard
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for example, a tornado
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conservation
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the protection of natural resources by using them wisely
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hub
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a center of trade and transportation
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temperate climate
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an area that does not get too cold or too hot
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meteorologist
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a scientist who studies the weather
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arboretum
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a place that is dedicated to the conservation of plants and trees
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