Geography Flashcards

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The study of the Earth and how people live on it and use it

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Geography

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2
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A large area of nearly flat land

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Plain

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3
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A body of land nearly surrounded by water

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Peninsula

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4
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A large body of salt water; oceans cover much of Earth’s surface

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Ocean

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5
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An area of elevated flat land

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Plateau

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6
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A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring

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Oasis

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7
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A body of land completely surrounded by water

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Island

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8
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An area of low land between hills or mountains

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Valley

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9
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A high land form with steep sides; higher than a hill

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Mountain

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10
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A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water

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River

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11
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A dry environment with few plants and animals

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Desert

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12
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An area with common features that set it apart from other areas

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Region

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13
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all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals

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Environment

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14
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the natural plant life of an area

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Vegetation

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15
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a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…

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Land form

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16
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show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders , capital cities and important cities.

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Political Map

17
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Shows the natural features of the earth.

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Physical Map

18
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The way of life of a group of people

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Culture

19
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All the accomplishments, learning, achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation

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Legacy