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Geography Terms Chapter 1

Vocabulary terms for "Learning About Earth's Geography"

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geographyThe study of the earth, how its feature affect human life, and how the earth is affected by human activities.
vegetationPlant life.
environmentAll the surroundings of a place, such as land, weather, plants, and the changes people have made.
gazetteerA list of places of geographical significance, such as countries, cities, rivers, and deserts.
climateThe pattern of weather that an area has over a long period of time.
precipitationMoisture in the form of rain or snow.
latitudeThe distance north or south of the equator, expressed in degrees.
tropical climateThe climate of the tropics, characterized by intense heat much rain, and a lack of seasons.
temperate climateClimate characterized by a lack of extremes in temperature.
polar climateThe climate of rhe earth's polar regions.
altitudeHeight above sea level.
currentA portion of a body of water or air flowing in approximately the same path.
natural resourceSomething in nature that is useful or essential to humans.
mineralA natural substance that is reached by digging into the earth.
renewable resourceA natural resource that can be used again and again if used properly.
nonrenewable resourceA natural resource that can never be replaced once it is used.


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Paducah Tilghman High School
Paducah, KY

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