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Lesson 40 of 84 ยท Global Connections

Climate Change and the World

Tropical rainforests near the equator are the most biodiverse ecosystems. The Amazon alone contains about 10 percent of all species on the planet.

Key Facts

1

Climate differs from weather.

2

Natural resources are limited.

3

Geography affects how people live.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What does a physical map show?