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| The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees. Because of the tilt different areas on Earth recieve the direct rays of sun more than other parts. Seasons are related to the Earths tilt and revolution. |
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| The solid rock portion of the Earths surface. It includes the crust and uppermost mantel |
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| Makes up the water elements on the earth, which includes Oceans , seas, rivers, lake. |
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| Layers of gases surrounding the earth.It contains the oxygen we breath and protects us from radiation and space debris. |
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| Part of the earth where plants and animals live. Made up of the atmosphere, lithosphere and the hydrosphere |
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| Weathering and erosion are a part of the process of forming soil. The amount of organic material is called Humus. Soil types determines what vegetation can grow in a certain location. |
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| The term used for weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time. Major factors that influence the climate: wind and Ocean Currents, Latitude, elevation and topography. |
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| Patterns are identified on the basis of the ecosystems they support. The ecosystem of a region is referred to as a biome. Biomes are divided into: Forest, grassland, desert and tundra |
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| Concept of Cultural Region |
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| The total knowledge, attitudes and behaviors shared by and passed on by them members of a specific group. Culture involves the following: Food/Shelter, Religion, Language, Education,Politics and Economy |
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| Taking existin technology and resources and creating something new to meet a need. |
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| The spread of ideas, invetions or patterns of behavior. Can happen very quickly because of the use of electronic technology. |
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| A site of innovation from which basic ideas, materials and technology diffuse to many cultures. Example- Nile River, Tigris and Euphrates Rivers |
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| Made up of Mongolia, China, N/S Korea, Japan, Taiwan. 4 different climate zones. One of the oldest civilizations. Home of Buddhism- developed from Confucianism, Taoism- main idea is the rebirth cycle. |
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| The holiest city of Islam, located in Saudi Arabia, where people make pilgrimages to fulfill Islamic religious duties. Part of the 5 Pillars. |
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| Holy city for Christianity and Judaism |
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| The capital of the Incan Empire |
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| River in South Asia; an important water resource flowing more than 1500 miles from its source in a Himalayan Glacier to the Bay of Bengal. Hindus wade across to wash their sins away in its holy waters |
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| Religion that originated in India about 500 BC and spread to China, where it grew into a major religion by AD 400. Belief in rebirth cylce |
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| Monotheistic based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Has over 2 billion followers, Major groups: Roman Catholic, Protestant and Eastern Orthodox. |
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| a movement based on the tteachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher who lived about 500BC. Stressed the importance of education in an ordered society in which one respects one's elders and obeys the government. |
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| The dominant religion of India.Polytheistic each of which represents an aspect of the divine spirit, Brahaman. Caste System shapes many aspects of lives and culture. |
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| Based on the teachings of Muhammad. Followers are known as Muslims. Monotheistic- worship Allah. Holy book is the Qur'an. |
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| Monotheistic- Holy book is the Torah. Followers are called Jews. Religious center is jerusalem, Isreal. |
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| Religions impact on the United States |
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| Religous freedom has ceen a corner stone of American Society. More than 1000 Different religious grops practice their faiths in the U.S. 85% are Christians. 56% Protestant 28% roman Catholics 2% Jews/Muslims |
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| Connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Took Ten year to build. Its major impact was that it connected Europe-North Africa and Asia. Now goods could get there faster, they no longer had to sail around Africa to get to India. |
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