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Prentice Hall Ch 1 Vocab
Exploring Geography
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Geography
9th Grade
08/06/2009

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Functional
Definition
region includes one central place and the surrounding areas affected by it.
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Weathering
Definition
the breaking down of rocks
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Mantle
Definition
The thick rock layer around the earth’s core
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Glacier
Definition
slow-moving sheet of ice
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Hemisphere
Definition
Half of the globe
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Geography
Definition
the study of where people, places, and things are located, the ways that different things relate to each other at specific places, and the ways that places connect with each other.
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Absolute location
Definition
exact spot on the earth using latitude and longitude
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Relative location
Definition
on place compared to another place
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Hydrosphere
Definition
consists of water in oceans, lakes, rivers, and even under the ground.
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Perceptual region
Definition
is defined by people’s feelings and attitudes about a region
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Loess
Definition
Windblown deposits of mineral-rich dust and silt
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Lithosphere
Definition
Soil, rocks, landforms, and other surface features
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Continent
Definition
a large landmass in the ocean
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Acid rain
Definition
Chemicals in polluted air combine with water vapor
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Core
Definition
the outer layer of the earth that has a rocky surface.
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Ring of Fire
Definition
The circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean
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Erosion
Definition
The movement of weathered material such as gravel, soil, and sand
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Atmosphere
Definition
The layer of air, water, and other substances above the surface
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Relief
Definition
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point of a landform
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