unit 1 geography 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 sounded by water
peninsula
a large body of salt water they cover 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 of low land between hills and mountain
valley
a high landform with steep sides; higher than a hill
mountain
a stream of water that flows across land and empties into another body of water
river
a dry environment with a 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
Landform
runs 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 cites and important cites
political maps
shows that natural features of the earth
physical map
living and nonliving things made by nature that are useful and helpful humans
natural resources
a natural resources that can renew, rebuild, or replace itself given enough time
renewable resources
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.
leagacy
