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What is fault?
Cracks in earth’s crust
What are earthquakes?
Violent and sudden movement of earth’s crust
What are plate tectonics?
Theory that earth has plates under surface that move
what are tsunami?
Waves caused by earthquakes
What is environment?
Natural Surroundings
what is elevation?
Height above sea level
What are landforms?
Individual features of land
What is plain.
Low-lying stretches of flat or gently rolling land
What is GIS?
Computer software that helps geographers collect data
What are the two characteristics of place that geographers study?
human and physical
What are the three greatest factors that cause erosion?
Rain, wind, and ice
What are two reasons people decide to live in a certain area?
Climate and resources
what is channel?
Wider body of water between two pieces of land
What is GPS?
Special device that receives signals