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17 Cards in this Set
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environment
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The surroundings in which people, plants or animals live.
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renewable resource
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A natural resource that can be replaced.
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non-renewable resource
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A natural resource that cannot be replaced.
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economy
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The way a country or other place uses or produces natural resources, goods and services.
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conservation
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The careful use of a natural resource.
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history
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The story of what happened in the past.
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gorge
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A narrow, deep valley with steep, rocky sides.
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natural resource
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Something found in the environment that people can use.
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fertilizer
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Chemicals added to soil to help plants grow.
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population
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The number of people who live in a place or an area.
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quarry
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A place where stone is cut out and removed fro the ground.
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region
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An area with common features that set it apart from other areas.
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port
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A place where ships load and unload their goods.
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Two examples of renewable resources are:
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water and trees
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Two examples of non-renewable resources are:
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oil and natural gas
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The 5 regions of the United States are:
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West
Middle West Northeast Southwest Southeast |
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The 6 regions of NEW YORK STATE are:
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Western New York-(flat)
Finger Lake Region-(11 Lakes) Northern New york-(hills) Central New York-(Mohawk River meets Hudson River) The Hudson River Valley and Catskill Mountains-(mountains) New York City and Long Island-(tall buildings lots of people) |
