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 salt water oceans cover much of Earths 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 or mountains
Valley
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
River
A high land form with steep sides higher than a hill
Mountain
A dry environment with few plants and animals.
Desert
The natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
A feature of earths surface mountains, plains, plateaus
Land form
All the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region