Geography Aug 26 Flashcards
Spring
Where water flows out of the ground
A small sheltered bay
Cove
The study of the Earth and its people
Geography
A plain raised high above the surrounding land
Plateau
3000 mile long mountain range running through the Western Side of the US and Canada.
Rocky Mountains
An imaginary line that sits atop a continuous ridge of mountain summits in the Rocky Mountains that divide the continent into two drainage areas
Continental Divide
Plain
A large and flat area of land
Sierra Madres Mountain
A mountain range that runs along the west coast of Mexico and into Central America where they include many rainforest covered volcanos
Land surrounded by water on 3 sides
Peninsula
- Pacific; 2. Atlantic; 3. Indian; 4. Arctic; 5. Southern Oceans
The 5 Oceans
Bay
A body of water partially enclosed by land
Lake
A large body of water surrounded by land
Rocky Mountains
3000 mile long mountain range running through the Western Side of the US and Canada.
Found east of the Rockies and extend to edge of the Canadian shield and to the western edge of the Appalachians; the land is generally smooth with large treeless areas and shallow river valleys
The Great Plains
valley
a low area of land between hills and mountains
Mississippi River
2339 mile long river west of the Appalachians
Dune
A mound of sediment formed by the wind; sediment can include sand and silt
Geyser
A hot spring of water that is under pressure and shoots into the air
Geographers
People who study geography
Where water flows out of the ground
Spring
A steep rock face
Cliff
Peninsula
Land surrounded by water on 3 sides
A large and flat area of land
Plain
A bowl shaped cavity in the ground caused by a explosion. Most are created by the impact of meteorites
Crater
This plateau region of eastern and northern Canada and the Great Lakes area of North America mainly includes rough and rocky surfaces and larger areas of evergreen forests.
Canadian Shield
Human Environment Interaction
Describes how people affect their environment, or natural surroundings, and how their environment affects them
Coast
Where lands meets the sea
A narrow valley with a stream running through it
Gorge
A triangular buildup of sediment at the mouth of a river where it enters into a large body of water
Delta
Gorge
A narrow valley with a stream running through it
Alluvial Fan
A fan or cone shaped deposit of sediment crossed and built up by streams
________ refer to areas of the Earth’s surface that have several common characteristics such as land, natural resources or population
Regions
Regions
________ refer to areas of the Earth’s surface that have several common characteristics such as land, natural resources or population
The World Ocean or Sea
A large body of water covering the majority of the Earth’s surface
Hydrosphere
The _________ is made up of all of the water on the Earth
Continental Divide
An imaginary line that sits atop a continuous ridge of mountain summits in the Rocky Mountains that divide the continent into two drainage areas
The _________ is the outermost rigid layer of the Earth; also known as the “rock sphere”
Lithosphere
Hill
A naturally raised area of land
People who study geography
Geographers
A hot spring of water that is under pressure and shoots into the air
Geyser
Large natural stream of water
River
A group of islands
Archipelago
A narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water
Strait
The 5 Oceans
- Pacific; 2. Atlantic; 3. Indian; 4. Arctic; 5. Southern Oceans
River
Large natural stream of water
Atmosphere
A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
A underground passage or chamber
Cave
A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
Atmosphere
Volcano
An opening in the Earth’s crust where lava, ash and gases escape.
Where lands meets the sea
Coast
- Location; 2. Place; 3. Human Environment Interactions; 4. Movement; 5. Regions
What are the 5 Themes
A mound of sediment formed by the wind; sediment can include sand and silt
Dune
The _________ is made up of all of the water on the Earth
Hydrosphere
What are the 5 Themes
- Location; 2. Place; 3. Human Environment Interactions; 4. Movement; 5. Regions
Sea
A geographically distinct section of the ocean; usually smaller than the ocean
Iceberg
A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea
2339 mile long river west of the Appalachians
Mississippi River
A mountain range that runs along the west coast of Mexico and into Central America where they include many rainforest covered volcanos
Sierra Madres Mountain
Plateau
A plain raised high above the surrounding land
Movement
_____ explains how and why people, ideas, and goods move from place to place
Describes how people affect their environment, or natural surroundings, and how their environment affects them
Human Environment Interaction
The position of a place on the Earth’s surface
Location
A body of water partially enclosed by land
Bay
A large body of water covering the majority of the Earth’s surface
The World Ocean or Sea
a low area of land between hills and mountains
valley
Cove
A small sheltered bay
Canadian Shield
This plateau region of eastern and northern Canada and the Great Lakes area of North America mainly includes rough and rocky surfaces and larger areas of evergreen forests.
A geographically distinct section of the ocean; usually smaller than the ocean
Sea
A natural elevation of the Earth’s surface with steep sides
Mountain
Lithosphere
The _________ is the outermost rigid layer of the Earth; also known as the “rock sphere”
The Great Plains
Found east of the Rockies and extend to edge of the Canadian shield and to the western edge of the Appalachians; the land is generally smooth with large treeless areas and shallow river valleys
Geography
The study of the Earth and its people
Archipelago
A group of islands
A feature on the surface of the Earth
Landform
1,450 miles, this river begins in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Colorado and ends in the Gulf of California
Colorado River
Waterfall
Water falling from a great height when a river of stream flows over a cliff or drop-off
Cliff
A steep rock face
Coastal Plains
This area of the southern and southeastern US extends to the continental shelf and is generally characterized by level land with assorted mixed forests
Location
The position of a place on the Earth’s surface
Water falling from a great height when a river of stream flows over a cliff or drop-off
Waterfall
Lithosphere, Atmosphere; Biosphere; Hydrosphere
Four Earth’s spheres?
Colorado River
1,450 miles, this river begins in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Colorado and ends in the Gulf of California
Mountain
A natural elevation of the Earth’s surface with steep sides
The 7 Continents
- North America; 2. South America; 3. Europe; 4. Africa; 5. Asia; 6. Australia/Oceania; 7. Antarctica
All life on Earth; Includes all the Earth’s ecosystems
Biosphere
A large bay
Gulf
Beach
Pebbles or sand along a coastline
A large gorge with very steep sides
Canyon
Four Earth’s spheres?
Lithosphere, Atmosphere; Biosphere; Hydrosphere
A piece of land completely surrounded by water
Island
Crater
A bowl shaped cavity in the ground caused by a explosion. Most are created by the impact of meteorites
Describes the characteristics of a location that make it unique or different
Place
Island
A piece of land completely surrounded by water
A fan or cone shaped deposit of sediment crossed and built up by streams
Alluvial Fan
_____ explains how and why people, ideas, and goods move from place to place
Movement
Canyon
A large gorge with very steep sides
Large canyon in northern Arizona. 277 miles long up to 18 miles wide and 6000 feet tall.
Grand Canyon
- North America; 2. South America; 3. Europe; 4. Africa; 5. Asia; 6. Australia/Oceania; 7. Antarctica
The 7 Continents
A slow moving mass or river of ice
Glacier
Delta
A triangular buildup of sediment at the mouth of a river where it enters into a large body of water
Pebbles or sand along a coastline
Beach
This area of the southern and southeastern US extends to the continental shelf and is generally characterized by level land with assorted mixed forests
Coastal Plains
A naturally raised area of land
Hill
Appalachian Mountains
1500 mile long mountain range running through the Eastern side of the US and Canada
Strait
A narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side , forming a link between two larger areas of land
Isthmus
Gulf
A large bay
Cave
A underground passage or chamber
Isthmus
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side , forming a link between two larger areas of land
Grand Canyon
Large canyon in northern Arizona. 277 miles long up to 18 miles wide and 6000 feet tall.
Glacier
A slow moving mass or river of ice
A large body of water surrounded by land
Lake
Biosphere
All life on Earth; Includes all the Earth’s ecosystems
Landform
A feature on the surface of the Earth
An opening in the Earth’s crust where lava, ash and gases escape.
Volcano
A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea
Iceberg
Place
Describes the characteristics of a location that make it unique or different
1500 mile long mountain range running through the Eastern side of the US and Canada
Appalachian Mountains
