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 dry environment with few plants and animals.
Dessert
A body of land nearly surrounded by water
Peninsula
A large body of salt water; oceans cover much of Earth’s surface
Ocean
An area of elevated flat land
Plateau
A fertile area in a dessert that is watered by a spring
Oasis
A body of land completely covered by water
Island
An area of low land between hills and mountains
Valley
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
River
A high landform with steep sides; higher than a hill.
mountain
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
an area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region
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 accomplishment,learning achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation
Legacy
