Terms
What is a Plateau
a flat piece of land usually raised above the rest of the land
What is a plain?
a plain is a flat, sweeping landmass that generally does not change much in elevation
Which was does longitude go
west to east
Where is the hottest spot on the earth
the equator
Where did she work?
Supreme Court
What is a glacier?
a frozen piece of ice that moves under herself
What is a desert?
A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.
Which way does Latitude go
north to south
What is the equator?
the imaginary line that splits the earth in half (north and south)
How many women have been on the Supreme Court?
4
What is a mountain
a large piece of land with a peak
What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?
a mountain is higher and has a peak
what is absolute location
exact location -- coordinates
What is the prime meridian
the line that splits the earth in half (West/East)
What did she fight for?
equal rights
What is a hill?
a raised piece of land not as tall as a mountain
What is a rainforest?
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall.
what is relative location
the general area of something
Whats the coldest spot of earth
north and south poles
Who did she often defend?
men and women
What is a savannah?
a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees
What is climate?
the weather of an area that is tracked over long periods of time.
What is the relative location of Boston compared to Meadowridge academy
north of Swansea mass but not as far north as New Hampshire
What is climate change?
The climate of an area that changes due to green house gases?
What law school did she go to?
Harvard