| Term | Definition |
|---|
| geography | the study of the earth and how people use it |
| ground water | the water located with in rocks beneath the surface |
| glacier | a slowly moving mass of ice |
| meterologist | people who study weather |
| technology | the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
| navigator | a person who directs or guides the direction of an airplane, ship, etc. |
| consumer | a person who uses goods or services |
| import | commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country |
| irrigation | use of canals, ditches, or pipes to carry water to dry places |
| region | an area of the earth's surface distinguished by one or more unique characteristics |
| reservoir | a lake that stores water for human use |
| relative location | A geographic location that is described by comparing its location to another location. |
| absolute location | the exact location of a place on the earth's surface found using latitude and longitude coordinates |
| relief | the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area |
| landform | a natural feature found on the Earth's surface (plains, mountains, plateus) |
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