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
the weather pattern 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
show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders, capital cities and important cities.
Political Map
Shows the natural features of the Earth
Physical 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 resource
a natural resource that cannot renew rebuild or replace itself
Non renewable resource
All the accomplishments, learning, achievements, and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation.
Legacy
the way of life in a group of people
Culture
