geography Flashcards
the study of the earth
Geography
a big body of water of salt water
ocean
a small body of land surrounded by the ocean
island
a large area or flat land
plain
the natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…
Landform
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
a body of land near surrounded by water
peninsula
a fertile area in the desert that is watered by a spring
oasis
an area of low land between hills a mountains
valley
a high landfrom with steep sides higher than a hill
a stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
river
a dry environment that is watered by a spring
desert
the weather pattern an area has 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
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
Physical Map
Shows the natural features of the earth.
culture
The way of life of people of groups live
legacy
all the accomplemts learning, achivements and inventons
