geography vocab Flashcards
(15 cards)
The study of the earth and how people interact with it. It can include maps and landforms,
but also cultures and the economy.
geography
A nearly flat area.
plain
A large, flat, elevated area of land.
plateau
Largest landform, reaches highest above sea level, larger than a hill.
mountain
an area that is higher than the surrounding land, but smaller/lower than a mountain.
hill
The height of a land area above sea level.
elevation
The average weather of a place over a period of time.
climate
a term that means money, jobs, and businesses
economy
variety and differences among people including race, gender, and religion
diversity
the way of life of a group of people
cultural diversity
a period of great change
revolution
the ability to read or write
literacy
countries that have not gone through the industrial revolution—they are working
on advancing to the point where people have jobs, have the basics in life.
developing nations
Motto of the United States. Out of Many, One.
E Pluribus Unum
