geography Flashcards

(20 cards)

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the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it.

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geography

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peninsula

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a body of land surronded by water

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plains

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a large area of nearly flat land

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ocean

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a large body of salt water oceans cover much of Earth’s surface

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oasis

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a fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring

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island

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a body of land completly surronded by water

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valley

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an area of low land between mountains or hills

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river

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a stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water

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region

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an area with common features that set it apart ​from other areas

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enviorment

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all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals

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10
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vegatation

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the natural plant life of an area

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landforms

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a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…

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mountain

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a high land form with steep sides higher than

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desert

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a dry area with a few plants and animals

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14
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political map

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shows land divided into different countries or areas they can also show political borders,capital cities and important cities .

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physical map

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shows the natrual features of the earth.

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natural resources

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living and non-living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans

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culture

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the way of life of a group of people

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legacy

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all the accomplishments learning achievements and inventions of one culture that is passed down from generation to generation

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valves

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the beliefs and ideals that guide how people live.