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