geography Flashcards
the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
geography
A large area of flat land
plain
a body of water surrounded by water.
peninsula
a feature of Earth’s surface,
mountain, plains, plateaus
land form
a large body of salt water
ocean
the natural plant life of an area
vegetation
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 fertile area in desert that is watered by spring
oasis
An area of elevated flat land
plateau
A body of land completely surrounded by water
island
An area of low land between hills or mountains
valley
A high land form with steep sides; higher then hill
mountain
a stream of water that flows across land and empties into another body of water
river
A dry environment with few land plants and animals
desert
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.
Lattitude
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
Shows the natural features of the earth.
physical map
All the accomplishments, learning, achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation.
legacy
