Gross Domestic Product

A term used to measure of the economic production of a place

the mental image a person has of an area

long-term weather and other conditions in a given area

A place's absolute location is its exact place on Earth.

A particular point or place in physical space

population, their cultures, and activities.

Any source of wealth that occurs naturally

climate, soil, plants, animals, and topography

person who writes books about other people, a person who designs and makes maps

The system of production, distribution, and use of resources

Rule by the people, especially as a form of government

low population density and large amounts of land.

Any geological feature, such as a mountain or valley

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Gross Domestic Product
The most disgusting thing in your fridge
the skills and knowledge of an individual.
A term used to measure of the economic production of a place
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mental map
a map that displays the spatial pattern of a theme
the mental image a person has of an area
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climate
"its hot out today"
The beliefs, values, behaviors, customs,habits and objects
long-term weather and other conditions in a given area
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absolute location
A place's absolute location is its exact place on Earth.
Wherever your GPS tells you you are
location of a place or region in relation to another place
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location
A particular point or place in physical space
A location or position. An area of land
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geographer
A person who studies geography
a person who designs and makes maps
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human geography
climate, soil, plants, animals, and topography
population, their cultures, and activities.
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natural resource
Any geological feature, such as a mountain or valley
mountains/ forests
Any source of wealth that occurs naturally
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Physical geography
population, their cultures, and activities
climate, soil, plants, animals, and topography
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cartographer
A person who studies geography.
person who writes books about other people
a person who designs and makes maps
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economy
The system of production, distribution, and use of resources
The relationship between people and their environments.
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democracy
Rule by the people, especially as a form of government
The body with the power to make and enforce laws in a place
Rule by one person
Rule by few
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Rural areas
Related to the (or any) city.
low population density and large amounts of land.
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landform
Any geological feature, such as a mountain or valley
A water formation in the shape of a horseshoe
Any source of wealth that occurs naturally

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