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