geography Flashcards
the study of earth and how people live in it and use it
geography
a area of land that is nearly surrounded by land
pinsula
a big area of land without trees or tall vegitation
plain
a large body of salt water
ocean
large area of elevated flat land
plateau
a fertile area in a dessert
oasis
an area of land surrounded by water
isand
an area of low land in between hills or mountoins
valley
tall area of land with steep sides
mountion
the wether pattern an area has over time
climate
runs west to east and measures the distance from the equater
latitude
hight above sea level
altitude
show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders , capital cities and important cities.
political map
the way of life for a group of people.
culture