GEO BB Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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A structure constructed near a harbor for securing vessels, or to fish off of

A

Pier

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2
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Spongy land, soft wet watery ground

A

Swamp

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3
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A current of water like a river, brook, or rivulet

A

Stream

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4
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large area of flat land

A

Plain

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5
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An extensive open plain or meadow without trees. (Africa)

A

Savannah

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6
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A body of stagnant water in a hollow place (smaller than a lake)

A

Pond

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7
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Materials found in nature that have economic value

A

Natural Resources

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8
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A fall or descent of the water of a river or stream; a casscade

A

Waterfall

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9
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Moving swells or volume of water….(surf)

A

Waves

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10
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A large thick collection of trees; a forest

A

woods

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11
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A place where water is collected and kept for use when needed

A

reservoir

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12
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A large subterraneous arch through a hill

A

Tunnel

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13
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Ground covered with grass appropriated for the food of cattle

A

Pasture

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14
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A gap in the mountains suitable for passing through

A

Pass

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15
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vast body of water that covers more than 3/5 of the surface of the globe.

A

Ocean

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16
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The top of a hill or mountain: ending in a point

17
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The highest point of a mountain

18
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The bottom of a mountain

19
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The border above which trees do NOT grow

20
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A portion of land that is surrounded by 3 sides of water.

21
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Small fertile area in a desert

22
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The border above which a mountain is always covered in snow

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a steep fall or descent of land, perpendicular drop off

24
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Vegetables or plants in general

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The opening in the surface of the earth or in a mountain from which smoke, flames, and lava are ejected.
Volcano
26
The place where a body of water meets the land
Shoreline
27
A large body of water enclosed by land
Sea
28
Any ground whose surface forms an angle (think skiing)
Slope
29
A large stream of water flowing in a channel on land toward the ocean or lake
River
30
A fast-moving river current, great for kayaking and rafting
Rapids