Unit 1: Geography Flashcards
The study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
Geography
A large and open body of salt water that covers most of Earth’s surface
Ocean
A small piece of land surrounded by water
Island
An area of low land between hills or mountains
Valley
A body of land nearly surrounded by water
Peninsula
A high land form with steep sides and higher than a hill
Mountain
A stream water 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 of elevated flat land
Plateau
A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring
Oasis
A large area of nearly flat land
Plain
All the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
Environment
A feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus
Land form
The natural plant life of an area
Vegetation
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Region
The weather pattern an area has over a long period of time.
Climate
Height above food
Altitude
Runs east and west and measures distance north and south of the equator
Latitude
Rivers running through oceans
Ocean currents
Show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders , capital cities and important cities.
Political Maps
Shows the natural features of the earth.
Physical map
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
