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Earth's Human Geography
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a form of government in which all adults take part in decisions. a system in which people make, exchange, and use things that have value. a region that belongs to another state. nations with many industries and advanced technology. people who move into one country from another.
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'The West'
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Wyoming Nickname. AZ Capital. UT Nickname. American General at Little Big Horn. WA Capital.
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acient greece
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woman had to be this to have strong kids. the type of government system where all people vote direct on issue . cheif of state of ancient athens . athenian statesman encoureged the spread of democracy in athens and growth of city and states power. young boys sent here in groups with no tools or food .
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Adventures in Australia
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The sand at Whitehaven beach is made up of 98% _______ and is great for polishing jewelry!. A place of endless beauty and delight.. A type of heat that leaves you feeling clammy and sweaty.. ____________ is a type of surfing which is quite challenging, because it's powered by the wind and balance often hinders you.. An emerald-green colour with a tinge of blue..
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Big
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Africa
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it is when you use land. it flows the trough. a valley. a big desert. it is the heat or cold.
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Teenage
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Africa
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This animal is a native of Africa. The River Nile begins its course in this country. This is an island country to the south east of Africa. This natural resource has been found in parts of Africa. This is the second largest continent in the world.
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Older Children
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Africa
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a journy to a holy site. crossing the sahara desert in north africa. to assign to a position or an office (not elected). inheritance of the right to rule. a student of or expert in history.
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Older Children
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Africa
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A process in which people exchanged goods without contacting each other directly is called _____ barter.. The invasion of the _____ in Songhai led to the fall of Songhai.. The Great _____ Valley divides Kenya in half, from north to South.. Three trading kingdoms of West Africa were Ghana,_____,and Songhai.. The empire of Ghana reached its peak under Tunka ____'s rule..
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Amazon Rainforest
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The _____ _____ produces the raw material for chocolate. One and a half acres of rainforest are lost every ______. . Storms like _______ have been known to hit the rainforest.. The ______ _______ carries 16% of the world's water supply. . The _____ _____ can lift more than 3/4 its own body weight..
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Amazonian
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A temporary cover from the weather. The uppermost foliage of the jungle. A medium sized primate who loves bananas. George of the ___?____. A forest which has a large rainfall.
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Older Children
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American West
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mountain chain that extends from the arctic circle to the bottom of South America. deepest canyon in US. most dangerous animal in north america. largest desert in the united states. most famous in yellowstone erupts about every 80 minutes or so.
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Teenage
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Ancient China
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Chinese Muslim admiral who expanded Chinese trade with Asia and Africa. Dynasty of Mongol rulers in China. Chinese martial art based on Taoist principles. Vast Asian desert . Dynasty that ruled during the period of 'Warring States'.
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Very Difficult
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Ancient China
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200 years of fighting under Zhou rule.. Government based on talent and ability.. Trading goods over long distances.. A formal order. . Farming..
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Ancient Chinese
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This was the Chinese philosopher that believed you should have a sense of duty.. A character that stands for objects.. Founder of the Han dynasty.. To unify China a canal was built to this city.. Harmony with nature..
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Ancient Greece
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process of making inferences. calculated the size of the earth. beliefs and rituals. all peopole vote directly on an issue. King of Mecidonia.
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Ancient Greece
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a democracy that has people that gather for mass meetings to decide government matters. a tyrant that seized power after 30 years of termoil after Solon. the Greek philosopher, who invented the teaching method that we still use today. a great military leader and ruler who helped spred Greek art, ideas, language, and architecture. invaders of the Greek mainland from asia whose leaders became Greek kings.
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Ancient Sumer and Egypt
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a system of writing which used wedge shaped marks as complete words. a political unit that includes a city and its surrounding land and villiages. the person who supervised the business of government in Egypt. a system of supplying water from flooded areas to dry areas for the purpose of cultivating crops . a temple used to worship gods.
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Andorra
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a southward neiboring country. For those whose see vertical challenges as a way of life, Andorra offers highly interesting attractions.. a journey into the heart of medival andorra. Caterpillar vehicle rides to enjoy the snowy scenery daytime, observing the moon and the stars or visit a cave with torches safely.. take a ride on one of the noblest and beutiful animals.
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ANTARCTICA
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weather . hero or not . how to travel by water to get to antarctica . like a house but build out of ice . slids on ice.
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Older Children
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Arabia
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Muslims practiced religious ___________ with people they conquered.. The temperature in Arabia are very ________.. Trade also brought many __________ groups of people.. Muhammad taught ____________ that there is only one God to believe in.. There are lots of huge ________ ________ in deserts..
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Arabian Peninsula
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a person who adopts new beliefs,esoecially those of religious.. a division of a country or an empire.. belief in a single god.. A social group that shares a common ancestry.. Present..
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Around The World
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The biggest state in North America.. The state where Disneyland is located.. Pretty much everything in America is made in this place.. An island off the coast of Africa. Where the Olympics were for 2012..
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Older Children
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ASIA
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This puzzle is on Central, South and East Asia.
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What is the name of the river that is the third longest river that flows entirely within India?. This desert is a cold, flat tableland of approximately 500,000 sq. miles. It can get as cold as -40° in the winter and 120°F in the summer. It is prone to high winds and icy sandstorms in the winter.. The capital, Dushanbe, means 'Monday' which reflects that the city grew on the site of a village that originally was a popular Monday marketplace.. This basin is also known as the 'Red Basin' and is famous for rice cultivation.. This country is known as the most sparsely populated independent country in the world and is the worlds 2nd largest landlocked country after Kazakhstan..
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Australia
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A popular wind instrument in Australia. Another common marsupial that lives in gum trees. A famous rock in Australia that is made out of sandstone. A place in Australia that is home to many animals. A season in Australia.
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Teenage
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Australia
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In Business Cultural Etiquette, what do Australians value in their communication as open and direct manner? . What is Australia's #1 natural resource?. Who are Australia's biggest trading partner? . Australia's largest export is.... What is the most popular sport played in Australia?.
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Australian History
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Complete the puzzle
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after captain cook discovered parts of Australia, he named that country.... (3, 5, 5 ). Where does Captain Cook place the union flag? (10, 6). What year did Captain Cook land in Botany Bay? (9, 7). What is the name of Captain James Cook ship? (9). Where was Captain cook going to observe the transit of Venus ( 6).
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Australian World
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Australian nickname. Baby kangaroo. Egg-laying mammal. Marsupial symbol of Australia. Native people.
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Older Children
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Biomes
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Limestone ridge found in tropical climates and composed of coral fragments that are depositied around organic remains. Area of land that is periodically underwater or whose soil contains a great deal of moisture. A forest that is characterized by trees that shed their leaves in the fall. A species that colonizes an uninhabited area and that starts an ecological cycle. The organisms that live at the bottom of a pond, lake, or ocean.
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Biomes
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temperate zone forest whose trees drop their braod, flat leaves each fall. areas that receive less than 25cm of precipitation a year and have little or no vegetation. considered the primary layer of the rain forest. referes to the weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, and winds, in an area over a long period of time. permanently frozen soil.
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Older Children
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Brazil and Belgium
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Most Urbanized Region in Brazil. A primary industry -oranges, wheat etc.. Unscramble-vegndleopi. Capital of belguim. Main Language in Belgium.
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Moderately Challenging
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British Columbia
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the act of adding another territory to one's own. the group of persons entitled to vote. a person of Hawaiian descent who immigrated to BC to work; many were contracted to work with the HBC. Informal Group to try and stop immigration from Asia. A route into the interior that eased travel and provided an effective government presence. Put the Colonial government into great debt.
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British Columbia
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There would be ______________ for public works.. British Columbia entered _____________ much more easily.. ____________ were successful and, in 1871, British Columbia became a Province of Canada.. The residents were worried that the_____________ might be annexed by the United States.. ____________ would assume British Columbia's debt..
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Canada's Changing Population
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Inuit language. the province or territory in Canada that has the widest base (youngest population) in its population pyramid. this category is the only way for young children to enter Canada as immigrants. this is an indicator of how quickly a population will grow. number of children born in a year, for every 1000 habitants .
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Canadas Mineral Wealth
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used to mine oilsands, coal and other minerals that are located un horizontal layers near the surface. naturally occuring, pure, non-living substance found in rocks. any mineral that can be burned to produce energy (coal, natural gas, oil etc.). non-metallic minerals such as salt or asbestos, used in industry and manufacturing. rock that contains enough valuable minerals to make mining profitable.
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Moderately Challenging
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Canadian
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name of Canadian currency. Canadas national winter sport. Gravy and cheese curd covered fries. every _____ years federal elections are held. the name of Canadas national anthem.
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Older Children
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Canadian Geography
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A tax placed on goods entering a country.. When molten lava cools beneath the earths surface.. This shield was formed as a large volcanic island.. Always being worn down by weathering and erosion,. Who studied plate tectonics?.
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Capital cities
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Saniago is the capital. The capital of Venezuela. San Jose is its capital city. Cuba's capital. Capital of Jamaica.
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Teenage
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Capitals
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Write down the capital of each country listed
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New Zealand . Russia. Aphganistan. Italy. Spain.
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Very Difficult
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Capitals
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Belize. Senegal. Fiji. Norway. Samoa.
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Capitals of Spanish speaking countries
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Write the capital for the country given
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Colombia. Cuba. Chile. Costa Rica. Mexico.
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Teenage
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Capitals of Spanish speaking countries
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Write the capital for the country given
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Uruguay. El Salvador. Venezuela. Honduras. Guatemala.
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Teenage
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Capitals of Spanish speaking countries
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Write the capital for the country given
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Uruguay. El Salvador. Venezuela. Honduras. Guatemala.
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Teenage
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China
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vast desert. change. beautiful characters. made of fine clay and baked at high temperatures. capital city.
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China
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a breach, infringement, or transgression, as of a law, rule, promise, etc. a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change. the function of a political state in exercising its governmental duties. to form a circle around; surround; encompass. the prosperity or earnings of a community, country, etc., especially with a view to its productivity.
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China's Vocabulary
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Having to do with earthquakes. Sand desert, 2nd largest in the world.. Provides Silt for good farming conditions on the North China Plain. Built on the Chang Jiang River to control the rivers flow.. Divides China and India.
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Colorado
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A football team that plays in the mile high stadium. In the southwest corner you'd find this park. The highest city in Colorado. An early mining town in Colorado. A ghost town in Colorado.
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Older Children
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Colorado
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Most visited mountain in North America. Where the Denver Broncos play. A large rock. Ancient Anasazi dwellings. A tea company.
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Older Children
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Congo
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president of congo from may 1960 to 1965. name of Congo before may 17 1997. french word for Overthrowing. Come from trees that were located in Katanga in that time it was very valuable starts with R. Politician that owned chains of stores in Katanga.
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Countries of eastern europe
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Capital of 10 countires
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Kiev. Riva. Vilnius. Moscow. Prague.
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Teenage
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Countries of eastern europe
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Capital of 10 countires
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Kiev. Riva. Vilnius. Moscow. Prague.
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