Dru Pickrel – Flashcards
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natural environment
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all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region
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climate
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the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
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atmosphere
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the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art
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natural vegetation
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vegetation that occurs spontaneously without regular management
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culture
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the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
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landform
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a natural feature of the earth's surface.
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language pattern
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structured method of describing good design practices within a field of expertise.
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infrastructure
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the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities
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elevation
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height above a given level, esp. sea level
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ecosystem
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a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
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weather
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the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
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biomes
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a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.
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glaciers
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slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
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groundwater
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water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
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soil
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the upper layer of earth in which plants grow
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hydrosphere
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all the waters on the earth's surface
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lithosphere
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the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
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biosphere
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the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms.
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gross domestic product
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the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year.
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life expectancy
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the average period that a person may expect to live.
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total population
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The total number of mature individuals of a wildlife species
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history
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the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
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landscape
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all the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
