LA Chapter 2

Question 1

Large stream of water that flows into a larger body of water

Answer 1

River

Question 2

Occurs where there is a mix of land covered by shallow water and areas of somewhat dry spongy land

Answer 2

Swamp

Question 3

A stream that feeds into a larger river or lake

Answer 3

Tributaries

Question 4

A slow moving stream or small river

Answer 4

Bayou

Question 5

Large body of water surrounded by land

Answer 5

Lake

Question 6

Large body of water, partly surrounded by land

Answer 6

Gulfs

Question 7

Small body of water partially set off from the main body

Answer 7

Bays

Question 8

Is usually expressed as height above or below sea level

Answer 8

Elevation

Question 9

A line that runs horizontally around the center of the Earth

Answer 9

Equator

Question 10

Average weather conditions over a long period of time

Answer 10

Climate

Question 11

Rain, sleet, snow, or hail

Answer 11

Precipitation

Question 12

Temperature and precipitation at a particular time

Answer 12

Weather

Question 13

It divides the Earth into two haves

Answer 13

Hemisphere

Question 14

A line that runs vertically between the north and south pole

Answer 14

Prime meridian

Question 15

Describe the physical features on the surface of an area. It includes Hills mountains and valleys.

Answer 15

Topography

Question 16

Type of wetland that often occurs in an open area on low flat land

Answer 16

Marsh

Question 17

Land areas where water covers the soil or is at or near the surface of the soil all or much of the year

Answer 17

Wetland