Geography
the study of the earth and how people live on it and use it
Plain
a large area of nearly flat land
peninsula
a body of land nearly surrounded by water
ocean
a large body of salt water oceans cover much of Earth’s 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 between hills or mountains
mountains
a high landform with steep sides higher sides then a hill
river
a stream of water that’s flows across the land and empties into an other 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
Landform
a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus
Vegetation
the natural plant life of an area
Environment
all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
climate
the weather pattern an area has over a long period of time
Latitude
Runs west and east 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 resources
living and non-living things made by nature that are useful and helpful to humans
Renewable resource
a natural resource that can renew, rebuild or replace itself given enough time.
Non Renewable resource
a natural resource that cannot renew, rebuild or replace itself.
