Geography Flashcards
The study of the earth and how people use it
Geography
A large area of nearly flat land.
plain
A large body of salt water ; oceans cover much of earths surface
ocean
a body of land nearly surrounded by water
Peninsula
A area of elevated flat land
plateau
A fertile or ridge in a desert that is watered by a spring
Oasis
A body of land completely surrounded by water
Island
An area of low land between hills or mountains
Valley
A high landform with steep sides; higher than a hill
mountain
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
River
A dry environment with few plants and animals
Desert
an area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region
all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
the natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus
Landform
the weather pattern an area has over a long period of time
climate
Runs west and east and measures the distance north and south of the equator
latitude
height above sea level.
Altitude
ocean currents
rivers running through the ocean
show land divided into different countries or areas.They can also show political borders, capital cities and important cities.
political map
shows the natural features of the earth
physical map
Natural resources
Living and non-living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans
Renewable resources
a natural resource that can renew, rebuild or replace itself given enough time
non renewable resources
a natural resource that cannot renew, rebuild or replace itself
culture
The way of life of a group of people.
legacy
All the accomplishments learning,achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation.
