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| thematic map | presents information related to only one theme or topic |
| physical features | natural characteristics of Earth's surface, like landforms and bodies of water |
| climate | the pattern of weather over a long period of time |
| economic activitiy | any action that relates to the making, buying and selling of goods and services |
| landform | any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape. (Like...valleys, canyons, plains, mountain ranges...) |
| population density | the average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile. It measures how crowded an area is. |
| region | an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas. |
| vegetation | all the plants and trees in an area |
| peninsula | a long, narrow strip of land surrounded by water on three sides |
| precipitation | rain, snow or other moisture |
| climagraph | map that shows the average temperature and precipitation in a place over a year |
| arid | dry, lacking rainfall |
| desert | a region with too little rainfall to support much plant life |
| vegetation zones | a large area of Earth with a certain mix of plants and trees that are adapted to similar conditions |
| plantations | large farms, especially in a hot area |
| land use | the ways in which people use a particular area of Earth's surface; for example for farming |
| forestry | the planting, growing and harvesting of trees |
| fossil fuels | any fuel, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, that is made from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals |
| hydroelectric power | electricity that is generated from the power of moving water |
| region | a place defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas |
| plateau | a raised area of land such as a hill or mountain with a flat top |
| natural resources | useful materials that are found in nature, such as water, wood, coal or oil |
