Geograpy 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; covers much 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 between 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. (ex: mountains, plains, plateaus)
Landform
The weather pattern an area has over a long period of time
Climate
Runs west and east and measures the distance North and South of the equator
Latitude
Height above sea level
Altitude
Rivers running through the ocean
Ocean currents
Show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders, capital cities, and important cities.
Political Map
Shows the natural features of the earth
Physical Map
Living and non-living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans
Natural resources
A natural resource that can renew, rebuild or replace itself given enough time
Renewable resource
A natural resource that cannot renew, rebuild or replace itself
Non-Renewable resource
The way of life of a group of people
Culture
All the accomplishments, learning, achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation
Legacy
