Geography Flashcards
the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
Geography
A large land made of silt left behind as a river drains into a larger body of water .
plain
Peninsula
A body of land nearby surrounded by water
Ocean
A large body of salt water over much of Earth’s surface
Plateau
A area of elevated flat land
Oasis
a fertile area in a that is watered by a spring
Island
a body of land completely surrounded by water
Valley
An area of low land between hills of mountains
Mountain
A high land form with steep sides higher than a hill
River
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
Dessert
A dry environment with a 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
Climate
the weather pattern area has over a long period of time
Latitude
Runs east and west and measures the distance north and south of the equator
Altitude
height above sea level
Political map
show land divided into different countries or areas . they show political borders , capital cities and important cities
Natural resources
living and non living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans
Renewable resources
a natural resource that can review , rebuild or replace itself given enough time
Culture
the way of life of a group of people
