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A place where people live, work and play together
community
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A rule that tells people how to behave in their communities
a law
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an official member of a community, state, or country
a citizen
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the number of people who live in an area
population
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another name for city land and spaces
urban area
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a place far from a city with fewer people and more open spaces
rural area
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a community next to or close to a city
a suburb
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a shape or feature of the earth's surface
landform
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the way the wind and water wear away the land, bit by bit
erosion
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the study of people, places, and the earth
geography
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a large area of land that is flat or almost flat
plain
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the water, soil, air, and living things around you
environment
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a piece of land nearly surrounded by water
a peninsula
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things found in nature that are useful to people
environment
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land next to the ocean
a coast
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a landform that rises above nearby land and may be flat or hilly
a plateau
400
weather over a period of time or season
climate
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resources that can be replaced
renewable resources
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Why are laws important to a community?
Laws keep people safe.
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What is a rural community?
A rural community is open land or farms surrounding a small community.
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Why do people live near rivers?
People use them for drinking water, ships, recreation, and a source of electricity.
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Give two examples of a nonrenewable resource
oil and gasoline
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How did the Spanish change the environment of Mexico City?
They drained the lake around the city.
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How are lakes and rivers alike?
Lakes and rivers have fresh water.
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What is recycling?
Recycling is reusing that that have or could be thrown away.
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