Definitions
Define geography
the study of the world and the people and things in it
Water, oil, wood, iron, gold, and sunlight are examples of
natural resources
Regions are
Areas that divides the United States
Climate is
the type of weather a place has over a long period of time
Renewable resources that can be
replaced or renewed
Erosion is
the process by which water and wind wear away the land
Landform is
a physical feature of the Earth’s surface, such as a mountain or river
Flow resources are resources that
can only be used when they are available
Ecosystem is
a community of plants and animals along with the soil and water
Natural resources are
things found in nature and used by people for a specific use.
A capital resource is a
tool, machine, or building people use to produce goods and services
Pollution is
anything that makes the soil, air, or water dirty or unhealthy
Conservation is the
protection of natural resources
Nonrenewable resources are resources
that can NOT be replaced
An environment is
a surrounding in which people, plants, and animals live