Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. a. | Global Positioning System | d. | geography | b. | environment | e. | absolute location | c. | Geographic Information
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exact spot on Earth where a geographic feature is found
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system that uses radio signals to record the exact location of every place on
Earth
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study of Earth and its people
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system of computer hardware and software that gathers, stores, and analyzes
geographic information
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natural surroundings
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Short Answer
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6.
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What are the five themes of geography?
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What does a physical geographer study?
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What are the four long periods of history as defined by Western
societies?
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What types of information do satellites provide for maps?
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How does the work of geographers in government differ from those in the business
world?
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