Geography Flashcards
(26 cards)
The study of the Earth and how people live on it and use it.
Geography
Plain
A large area of nearly flat land
Peninsula
A body of land nearly surrounded by water
Ocean
A large body of salt water; they cover most of Earths surface
Plateau
An area of elevated flat land
Oasis
A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring
Island
A body of land completely surrounded by water
Valley
An area of low land surrounded by hills or mountains
Mountain
A high landform with steep sides; higher than a hill
River
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
Desert
A dry environment with few plants and animals
Region
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas
Environment
All the surroundings of a place including water, plants, and animals
Vegetation
The natural plant life of an area
Landform
A feature of Earths surface, mountains, plains, plateau
Climate
The weather pattern an area has over a long period of time
Latitude
Runs east and west and measures the distance north and south of the equator
Altitude
Height above sea level
Ocean Currents
rivers running through the ocean
Political map
show land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political borders, capital cities and important cities
Physical Map
shows the natural features of the earth
Natural Resource
living and non-living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans
Renewable Resource
a natural resource that can renown, rebuild or replace itself given enough time
Non Renewable Resource
a natural resource that cannot renew, rebuild or replace itself.
