Geography 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 water; they cover most of Earth’s surface.
Ocean
an area of elevated flat land
Plateau
a fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring
Oasis
a body of land completely surrounded by water
Island
an area of low land between hills and mountains
Valley
a high land form with steep sides; higher than a hill
Mountain
a stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
River
a dry area of land with few plants and animals
Desert
all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
the natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
an area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region
a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus
Landform