Geography Unit 1 Flashcards
The study of the Earth and how people live on it and use it.
Geography
A large area of nearly flat land.
Plain
A body of land nearly surrounded by water.
Peninsula
A large body of salt water; Oceans cover most of Earth’s surface.
Ocean
An area of elevated flat land.
Plateau
A fertile area 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 ( e.t.c).
Landform
