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1
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fall line

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The point in parallel rivers where the elevation drops producing water falls

2
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Japanese Current

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A warm current that flows across the northwest coast bringing rain

3
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nor’easter

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Terrific storms that move from the northeast over the North Atlantic

4
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E. pluribus unum

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From many, one.

5
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demographics

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The study of people in a particular place

6
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urban areas

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Places with a population of 50,000 or more

7
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suburbs

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Areas between cities and country settings

8
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rural

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Country settings

9
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Sun Belt

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Runs from the Carolinas to California

10
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federal republic

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Power is shared between the national government and the state governments

11
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separation of powers

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The dividing of power among different groups

12
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free enterprise capitalism

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Private individuals make most of the economic decisions

13
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What is the world rank of the US in physical size?

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Third

14
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What is the US world rank in population?

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Third

15
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Into what 2 parts are the Coastal Plains divided?

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The gulf and Atlantic costal plains

16
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piedmont

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Foothills

17
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Which state is the largest in area?

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Alaska

18
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From what direction do prevailing winds in the US come?

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They come from the west and go to the east

19
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What current brings a lot of rain to the NW?

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Japanese Current

20
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What type of weather feature are the Atlantic and Gulf coast states susceptible between June and November?

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

21
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What are the 3 core values that traditionally bound Americans as a united people?

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Freedom, equality, and individualism

22
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In which area - urban or rural - do 79% of Americans live?

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Urban

23
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What 3 branches of government guarantee separation of powers?

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Congress, the president, and the courts

24
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What economic sector makes up 80% of US GDP?

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Service industries

25
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How are most of federally owned lands used?

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As parks, national forests, wilderness areas or protected areas

26
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What countries form the US northern and southern borders?

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Canada and Mexico

27
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What 2 problems confront the US on its southern border?

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Illegal drugs and immigrants

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SQ 210

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SQ 220

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SQ 224

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SQ 227

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32
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Chapter Review

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33
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Define these terms

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34
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SQ 215

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35
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SQ 217

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