Geography Flashcards
A large area of nearly flat land
Plain
The study of the earth and how people use it
Geography
A body of water nearly surrounded by water
Peninsula
Large body of salt water
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 that is completely surrounded by water
Island
An area of low land between hills or mountains
Valley
A high land form with steep sides
Mountain
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties
River
A dry environment with few plants and animals
Desert
All the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
A feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus
Land form
The natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region