Geography Flashcards
The study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
Geography
A high land form with steep sides higher than a hill
Mountain
A body of land nearly surrounded by water
Peninsula
a stream of water that flows across the land and empties into larger body of water
River
large body of salt water
ocean
An area of elevated flat land
Plateau
a fertile area in a dessert that is watered by a spring
Oasis
A piece of land completely surrounded by water
island
an area of low land between hills or mountains
valleys
a dry environment with few plants and animals
desert
a large area of nearly flat land
plain
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
the natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…
land forms
latitude
runs east and west and measures the distance north and south of the equator
altitude
high level sea level
ocean currents
rivers running though the ocean
show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders , capital cities and important cities.
Political Map
Map Shows the natural features of the earth.
Physical Map
The way of life of a group of people.
Culture
