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