Geography Vocab. Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Geography | The study of people, places, and the environment |
| Culture | The beliefs, customs, laws, arts, and ways of living that a group of people share |
| Cartographer | A person who makes maps |
| Relative Location | The location of one place in relation to another |
| Absolute location | The exact spot on Earth where a place is found |
| Renewable Resource | A resource that can be used and replaced over a relatively short time period |
| Non-renewable Resource | A resource that cannot be replaced or can only be replaced over millions of years |
| Migrate | To move from one area, in order to settle in another |
| Climate | The typical weather in a region over a period of time |
| Continent | A large landmass above water |
| Subcontinent | A large landmass that is part of a continent but has its own geographic identity |
| Hydroelectricity | Electrical power generated by water |
| Fertile | Rich in resources and nutrients |
| Irrigation | The process of bringing water to dry land |
| Archipelago | A group of islands |
| Fjord | A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea located between steep cliffs |
| Savanna | A flat grassland in a tropical or subtropical region with scattered trees and shrubs |
| Peninsula | A body of land surrounded by water on three sides |
| Tributary | A stream or river that flows into a larger river |
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