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Social Studies
5th Grade
10/10/2011

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Term
geography
Definition
The study of the earth and everything on it.
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land forms
Definition
The physical characteristics of land.  examples are mountains, valley, and plains
Term
plateau
Definition
An elevated piece of land that is fairly flat.
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Isthmus
Definition
A narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land.
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peninsula
Definition

A land of land surrounded by water on three sides.

example: Florida

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water features
Definition
The physical characteristics of water.  examples: river, sea, ocean, lake, strait
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strait
Definition
A narrow body of water that connects two large bodies of water.
Term
environment
Definition
All the surrounding things, conditions, and influences affecting the development of living things.
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sparsely
Definition
very few, spread out
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densely
Definition
A great number, crowded together.
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shelter
Definition
Something that covers or protects from weather, anger, or attack.
Term
urban
Definition
city
Term
rural
Definition
country
Term
climate
Definition
The weather patterns typical of an area over a long period of time.  
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suburban
Definition
area surrounding a city
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community
Definition
A group of people living together in the same place under the same laws.
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irrigation
Definition
Watering dry land by using canals, pipes, or streams.
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agriculture
Definition
farming
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civilization
Definition
A culture that has developed systems of government, religion, and customs.
Term
culture 
Definition
The customs, beliefs, and way of life of a group of people.
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