Geography Dictionary

region	an area which is marked common characteristics

relative location	a location of a place in relation to another place (i.e. south or downhill)

relief	the difference between the highest and lowest elevations in an area

remote sensing	the process of gathering information about the earth from a distance. such data is commonly gathered by satellite or aerial photography

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