geography Flashcards
the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
geography
a large area of flat land
plain
a body of surrounded by water
peninsula
a large body of salt water
Ocean
an area of elevated flat land
plateau
a fertile area in a dessert that is watered and animals
Oasis
A body of land completely surrounded by water
Island
a 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 of water
river
a dry enviroment with a few plants and animals
desert
an area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region
all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
the natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
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 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
The way of life of a group of people.
Culture
All the accomplishments, learning, achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation.
Legacy
