Geography Flashcards
(30 cards)
Definition of latitude
The distance north or south of the equal measured in degrees. Freedom from usual restraint
Definition of longitude
The distance east or west of Greenwich, England and measured in degrees
Definition of Meridian
Any of the imaginary circles around the earth that passed through the North Pole and south pole
Definition of panorama
A wide ranging view over a large area
Definition of Peninsula
A strip of land with water on three sides.
Definition of precipice
A steep cliff or overhanging rock
Definition of quagmire
Muddy land into which one can easily sink. A difficult situation in which one can get caught
Definition of terrestrial
Having to do with the earth. Of or consisting of land in contrast to water or air
Definition of topography
A physical features of a region such as mountains planes and rivers
What is the definition of insular
Relating to an island. Characteristic of the isolated life of an island people. Narrow minded
Definition of latitude
The distance north or south of the equal measured in degrees. Freedom from usual restraint
Definition of longitude
The distance east or west of Greenwich, England and measured in degrees
Definition of Meridian
Any of the imaginary circles around the earth that passed through the North Pole and south pole
Definition of panorama
A wide ranging view over a large area
Definition of Peninsula
A strip of land with water on three sides.
Definition of precipice
A steep cliff or overhanging rock
Definition of quagmire
Muddy land into which one can easily sink. A difficult situation in which one can get caught
Definition of terrestrial
Having to do with the earth. Of or consisting of land in contrast to water or air
Definition of topography
A physical features of a region such as mountains planes and rivers
What is the definition of insular
Relating to an island. Characteristic of the isolated life of an island people. Narrow minded
Definition of latitude
The distance north or south of the equal measured in degrees. Freedom from usual restraint
Definition of longitude
The distance east or west of Greenwich, England and measured in degrees
Definition of Meridian
Any of the imaginary circles around the earth that passed through the North Pole and south pole
Definition of panorama
A wide ranging view over a large area
