A Spatial Way of Thinking

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  1. 3. power electricity that is generated from the power of moving water
  2. 6. fuel any fuel, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, that is made from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals
  3. 8. a graph that shows the average temperature and precipitation in a place over a year
  4. 11. the height of the land above sea level
  5. 12. the planting, growing, and harvesting of trees
  6. 14. resource a useful material that is found in nature, such as water, wood, coal, or oil
  7. 16. moisture that falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
  8. 19. continental a climate or climate zone with warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters
  9. 20. activity any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services
  10. 22. use the ways in which people use a particular area of Earth's surface; for example, for farming, development, or preservation.
  11. 23. any natural feature of Earth’s surface that has a distinct shape. Landforms include major features such as continents, plains, plateaus, and mountain ranges. They also include minor features such as hills, valleys, canyons, and dunes.
  12. 24. the pattern of weather over a long period of time
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  1. 1. density the average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile. Population density measures how crowded an area is.
  2. 2. zone a large area of Earth with a certain mix of plants and trees that are adapted to similar conditions
  3. 4. rainfall to support much plant life; also a vegetation zone
  4. 5. a large inlet of the sea that cuts deeply into the land
  5. 7. a raised area of land, such as a hill or mountain, with a flat top
  6. 9. a large farm, especially in a hot area
  7. 10. all the plants and trees in an area
  8. 13. dry or lacking rainfall; also a climate or climate zone that is hot and dry all year with very little rain
  9. 15. an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas
  10. 17. feature any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water
  11. 18. map a map that shows a particular theme, or topic
  12. 21. zone a large area of Earth with a particular pattern of weather