Geography Flashcards

1
Q

A body of land completely surrounded by water.

A

Island

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2
Q

A large area of nearly flat land

A

plain

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3
Q

A body of land nearly surrounded by water

A

peninsula

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4
Q

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

A

river

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5
Q

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

A

mountain

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6
Q

An area of low land between hills or mountains

A

valley

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7
Q

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

A

oasis

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8
Q

A body of land completely surrounded by water

A

island

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9
Q

AN area of elevated flat land

A

plateau

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10
Q

A large body of salt water

A

ocean

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11
Q

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

A

Land-form

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12
Q

an area with common features that set it apart ​from other areas

A

region

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

A

Environment

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14
Q

the natural plant life of an area

A

vegetation

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15
Q

A dry environment with few plants and animals

A

desert

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16
Q

The weather pattern an area has over a long period of time.

A

climate

17
Q

The way of life of a group of people.

A

culture

18
Q

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

A

Legacy