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area in which places share similar characteristics
Natural feature on Earth's surface
Landform
A very high landform, often with steep sides
mountain
a deep valley with steep rocky sides
canyon
an area that is very dry, little rain
large, flat raised area of land
Plateau
the condition of the air at a certain time and place (day to day)
weather
Weather over a long period of time
climate
Precipitation
How warm or cold the place is
temperature
The amount of moisture or water vapor in the air
Humidity
Imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South poles
Equator
How high a place is above sea level.
Usually very warm all year because it gets the sun's most direct rays.
Tropical Climate
Short warm summers with a long, cold winter with snow covered land
Subarctic climate
Neither cold or hot since it is found between the tropical and subarctic climates
Temperate climate
natural resources
Natural resources that have been changed or processed for people to use
Raw material
A form of business
Industry
using the soil to raise crops or livestock
Agriculture
a resource that can be replaced
renewable resource
jobs for other people to do
service
region we live in
Northeast
Region that borders the gulf of Mexico
Southwest