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My Geography Terms
Term | Definition |
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Natural Environment | All living/non-living things existing on Earth |
Climate | Weather conditions in a certain region |
Atmosphere | the envelope of gases that surround our planet |
Natural Vegetation | vegetation that grows in certain areas without human intervention. |
Culture | the features in a people's way of life |
Landform | any natural feature on Earth's surface(ex. mountains, valleys, etc.) |
Language Pattern | a branch of languages descended from one or more languages |
Infrastructure | the system of ports, roads, and other facilities needed by a modern economy |
Elevation | the altitude above sea level/ground level |
Ecosystem | a community of plants, animals, and other organisms |
Weather | the atmosphere's condition at a certain time & place |
Biomes | a large community made up of specific organisms that occupy a certain region |
Glaciers | Thick colossal bodies of ice that are found in arctic areas |
Groundwater | water found below the ground |
Soil | the portion of the earth's surface made up of broken-down rocks and humus |
Hydrosphere | the waters that surround the Earth. |
Lithosphere | The rock/crust that surround the Earth. |
Biosphere | The part of the Earth that includes all its life forms. |
Gross Domestic Product | the total value of goods/services created within a country; GDP |
Life Expectancy | the number of years that a general number of people are expected to live |
Total Population | the total number of individuals in any given area |
History | the study of past events |
Landscape | scenery of places on Earth; includes physical,human,cultural features |