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DUSD 6th grade
Theme #1 Vocabulary
20
Geography
6th Grade
06/16/2008

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Cultural Characteristics

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Cultural Diffusion

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Natural Boudaries

 

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Physical Features

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Human Features

 

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Region

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An area on Earth whose features make it different from other areas.

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Relative Location

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Absolute Location

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Thematic Map

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Historical Map

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Agriculture

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Settlement

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The settling of persons in a new country or place permanently. 
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Natural Disasters

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Irragation

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Use of connected ditches, canals, or pipes to carry water to dry areas.
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Climate

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The kind of weather a place has over a long period of time.

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Legend

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a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used
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Continents

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one of the main land masses of the globe, usually explained as seven in number (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica).
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Island

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a piece of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
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Grid System

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Adapt

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