geograghy Flashcards
the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
geography
a large area of nearly flat land
plain
a body of land nearly surrounded by water
peninsula
a large body of salt water oceans cover much of Earth’s surface
ocean
an area of elevated flat land
plateau
a fertile area in a dessert that is wanted by a spring
oasis
a body of land completely surrounded by water
island
an area of low land between hills or mountains
valley
a high landform with steep sides higher then a hill
mountain
a stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body
river
a dry environment with few plants and animals
desert
an area with common features that set it apart from areas
region
a feature of earths surface mountain plans
landform
the nartual plant life of an area
vegetation
all the surroundings of a place incurling water plants and animals
environment
the weather pattren an area has over a long period of time.
climate
runs west and east and measures the distance north and south of the equator
latitude
height above sea level
altitude
rivers running through the ocean
ocean currents
political map and physical map
define
show land divided into different countries or areas they can also show political borders, capital cities and important cities.
political map
living and non living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans
natural resources
a natural resource that can renew, rebuild or replace itself given enough time.
renewable resources
a natural resource that cannot renew, rebuild or replace itself.
non renewable resource
the way of life of a group of people
culture
all accomplishments, learning, achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation
legacy
