Geography Vocab 2

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Across
  1. 2. ______________Resources- Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
  2. 4. A measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
  3. 7. ______________ to Resources The ability to obtain or use materials, tools, or information needed to accomplish something.
  4. 11. The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings between people through speaking, writing, or using body language.
  5. 13. _________ Characteristics-The features that describe how humans interact with the environment, including population density, urbanization, and cultural practices.
  6. 14. _____________ Disasters- Severe and unexpected events caused by natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
  7. 16. _________ Needs- The fundamental requirements for human survival, including food, water, shelter, and clothing.
  8. 18. The shared beliefs, values, customs, and practices of a group of people, which can include language,art, and traditions.
  9. 21. The height of a location above sea level, which can affect climate and weather patterns in that area.
  10. 24. Materials or assets that can be used to produce goods and services, including natural resources, human resources, and capital.
  11. 25. The movement of people or goods from one place to another, using various methods like cars, buses, trains, ships, and airplanes
Down
  1. 1. The measurement of how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian, also expressed in degrees.
  2. 3. The measurement of how far north or south a location is from the equator, expressed in degrees.
  3. 5. To change or adjust something to make it better or more suitable for a specific purpose.
  4. 6. ______________ Characteristics- The natural features of a place or region, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys, as well as climate and vegetation.
  5. 8. _____________ Resources- Materials and substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.
  6. 9. _________ of View- The perspectives or opinions that individuals hold based on their experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds.
  7. 10. The introduction of new ideas, products, or methods that improve existing systems or create entirely new ways of doing things.
  8. 11. The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
  9. 12. ____________Conditions- The surrounding factors in an environment, including air quality, weather, and the presence of plants and animals.
  10. 15. The way in which goods, services, or resources are spread out or delivered to different people or places.
  11. 17. ___________ Policies- Decisions and actions taken by government to address issues affecting the public, often influencing how services are provided.
  12. 19. To change or adjust to new conditions or environments in order to survive or thrive.
  13. 20. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry, which can include tools, machines, and software.
  14. 22. The process by which businesses, cultures, and economies become interconnected and operate on a global scale.
  15. 23. A specific area defined by certain characteristics, such as geography, climate, culture, or political boundaries.
  16. 26. ____________ Currents- Large-scale movements of seawater that flow through the oceans, affecting climate and weather patterns around the world.