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Where in the World is the US?

Match the chapter 1 terms with the correct statement.

AB
continentOne of the seven large land areas on earth.
landformA feature of the earth's surface created by nature.
AsiaThe largest continent.
AustrailaThe smallest continent.
North AmericaThe continent on which we live.
natural resourceSomething that is provided by nature and is useful to people.
rain forestA tropical forest with a thick growth of trees and a heavy rainfall.
climateThe kind of weather a place has over a long period of time.
currentA stream that flows in the ocean.
coastThe land along the edge of an ocean or sea.
boundaryA line that separates one place from another.
lawA rule made by the government for all the people in a town, state, or country.
populationThe number of people in a given area.
commonwealthA political unit similar to a state. Puerto Rico
territoryLand ruled by a nation or state. US Virgin Islands
documentA written or printed statement that gives proof and information.
serviceA system of providing something needed by the public.
economicalThrifty; not wasting anthing
equatorLine of latitude that divides the earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
prime meridianThe line of longitude that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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