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Physical Physical GeographyGeography
latitudelatitude
Imaginary horizontal lines on the globe
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longitudelongitude
Imaginary vertical lines on the globe
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relative locationrelative location
location that is described by using places nearby
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scalescale
measurement on a map
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natural resourcesnatural resources
resources that come from the earth
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human migrationhuman migration
Movement of people
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urbanizationurbanization
movement of people to the city
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population densitypopulation density
number of people per given area
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Rocky MountainsRocky Mountains
major mountain range in western North America
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Appalachian MountainsAppalachian Mountains
major mountain range in eastern North America
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Mississippi RiverMississippi River
North American river that flows north to south
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Physical GeographyPhysical Geography
Geography affects where and how people live. Places can be described using relative location. In North America, major features are the Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
Latitude and longitude affect the climate of a place. Humans migrate based on natural resources and population density. In general, the US is going through urbanization. TompkinsTompkins
Shining Star AShining Star A• Pg 76-78 Sudan’s Lost Boys- Human
Migration• Pg 164-166 The Balkans- physical
geography
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Shining Star BShining Star B• Pg 138-143 Changing Earth- Physical
Geography• Pg 164-166 Migration Pattern-
Human migration
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