Unit One Essential Academic Vocabulary Quiz 2016

Physical geography focuses on the natural features of the Earth's surface and how they interact with each other.

Diffusion is the process of particles spreading from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. This can be seen in various scenarios like the spreading of germs through sneezing or mixing hot chocolate into hot water.

Geography encompasses the study of the Earth's features, inhabitants, and phenomena, making it a broad field that includes physical geography, human geography, and environmental geography.

A region is defined as a specific area of the world that shares common features or characteristics.

Cartography is the practice of drawing or making maps. It involves designing, compiling, drafting, and producing maps.

The term 'environment' refers to the surroundings of a place and can include various elements such as buildings, natural landscapes, climate, and geographical features.

Political geography focuses on the study of human political systems and how they interact with the physical geography of the earth.

Cultural diffusion involves the movement of cultural traits, such as customs, beliefs, or ideas, from one region to another, leading to a blending or exchange of cultures. Tex-mex food is a specific example of how culinary traditions have spread and adapted across different regions.

An alliance is different from a competitive, solo, or manipulative relationship as it involves mutual agreement to work together towards a common goal.

Adaptation refers to the specific changes that help an organism thrive in its environment, rather than just becoming similar to it, consuming a specific diet, or changing color based on emotions.