Geography Flashcards
The study of the Earth and how people live on it and use it.
Geography
Plain
A large area of nearly flat land
Peninsula
A body of land nearly surrounded by water
Ocean
A large body of salt water; they cover most of Earths surface
Plateau
An area of elevated flat land
Oasis
A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring
Island
A body of land completely surrounded by water
Valley
An area of low land surrounded by hills or mountains
Mountain
A high landform with steep sides; higher than a hill
River
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
Desert
A dry environment with few plants and animals
Region
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Environment
All the surroundings of a place including water, plants, and animals
Vegetation
The natural plant life of an area
Landform
A feature of Earths surface, mountains, plains, plateau