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Thematic Maps
Seeing the World Like a Geographer
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Geography
9th Grade
02/01/2009

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[image]Physical Features

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natural parts of Earth's surface such as landforms (mountains, plains, etc.) and water bodies (oceans, rivers, lakes, etc.)

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Climate

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long-term patterns of weather

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Population Density

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the number of people per unit of area, such as a square mile.  The higher the number, the more crowded the area is.
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focuses on the ways people produce, buy, and sell goods and services.

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Thematic Maps 

 

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show information related to only one theme or topic.
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Region 

 

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an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas.
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Vegetation

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all the plants and trees in an area
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Landform 

 

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any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape. Examples include: mountains, hills, continents, etc.

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mountain range

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glacier

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fjord

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plateau

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canyon

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valley

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cliffs

 

 

 

 

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hill

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volcano

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mesa

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archipelago

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basin

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delta

 

 

 

 

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