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Use the metric system. (I)
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Describe the face and form of the earth and its place in the solar
system. (II - IV)
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Locate places on the earth using the geographic grid system and the
United States Land Survey grid. (V)
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Read topographic maps using map symbols. (VI)
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Explain the relationship between the earth and sun in regard to the
length of days, seasons, time, and solar energy. (VII)
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Make time zone calculations. (VII)
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Identify basic landform types, and explain the basic geologic theory
behind the development of landforms. (VIII)
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Describe the classification of minerals and rocks, and identify common
rocks. (VIII)
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Describe geologic hazards such as floodplains, mass wasting zones,
volcanic areas, etc. (VIII)
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Describe the basic weather elements. (IX)
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List the basic weather controls, and appraise the effects of these
controls on the weather elements. (IX)
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Display on a map the geographic pattern of temperature, pressure,
wind, precipitation, and storms. (IX)
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Describe major storm types. (IX)
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Explain the climatic controls. (X)
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Describe the classification of world climates. (X)
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Display the world climate pattern on a world map. (X)
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Display the world vegetation pattern on a world map, and describe the
relationship between climate and vegetation. (X)
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Describe soil problems and the relationship between climate and soils.
(X)
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