Geography Flashcards
The study of the Earth and how people live on it and use it.
Geography
an large area nearly flat land
Plain
A body of land nearly surrounded by ocean
Peninsula
A large body of salt water. Oceans cover most of Earth’s surface.
Ocean
A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring
Oasis
An area of elevated flat land.
Plateau
A body of land completely surrounded by water
Island
An area of low and between hills or mountains
Valley
A high land form with steep sides higher than a hill
Mountain
A stream of water that flows across the land and emptys in to
River
A dry environment with few plants and animals
Desert
All the surrounding of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
The natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
A feature of Earths surface, mountains, plains, plateaus…
Landform
An area that sets it apart from any other areas
region
The weather pattern an area has over a long period of time
Climate
Runs east and west and measures the distance north and south of the equator.
Latitude
height above sea level.
Attitude
show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders , capital cities and important cities.
Political Map
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
