a body of water that lies between a reef and a coastline, usually protected by conservationists.
LAGOON
the point on the Northern Hemisphere of the earth that is farthest North; 90 degrees North of the equator.
NORTH POLE
ground that remains completely frozen for two or more years, commonly found in polar and subpolar regions.
PERMAFROST
a fertile watering hole in a geographically arid place such as a desert. It is formed since there was water previously present in the specific area.
OASIS
waste material that is composed of chemical compounds which can cause serious illness or death if inhaled or consumed.
Toxic Waste
tropical grasslands with scattered vegetation primarily located on the African continent.
SAVANNA
the erosion of material caused by the action of wind.
WIND EROSION
imaginary vertical lines used to determine exact geographic coordinates that run along the eastern and western hemisphere of the earth.
LONGITUDE
a sub-branch of physical geography that involves the study of the atmosphere.
METEOROLOGY
a pipe like opening in the earth's crust that directs the flow of volcanic material.
VENT
in geography, the term yield refers to produce by a natural process or in return for cultivation. For example, a farmer's yield of corn varies from year to year.
YIELD
narrower than a canyon and the product of stream cutting erosion; usually very narrow and quite deep.
RAVINE
a branch of geology that focuses on the study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through Earth's crust.
SEISMOLOGY
a wild and uncultivated region such as a forest or a desert; no one lives there, it is only inhabited by wild animals.
WILDERNESS
imaginary horizontal lines on the Earth that are utilized to specify the north or south position of a coordinate on the Earth's surface.
LATITUDE
a prevailing seasonal wind that occurs during two seasons: summer (wet ) and winter (dry).
MONSOON
a large area of flat and relatively high ground.
PLATEAU
a landform or mountain that through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas erupt from the earth's crust.
VOLCANO
a vast and treeless region located in the Arctic and subarctic regions of the world such as Green, Europe, and North America.
TUNDRA
a long and narrow sandbank that is usually located near the mouth of a river. It is built by the action of tides, currents, and waves.
SANDBAR
what is H2O?
WATER.......DUH!
the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
LANDSLIDE
molten rock that is below the surface of the earth; found in the mantle or crust of the planet.
MAGMA
chemical substances used to exterminate pests or insects and prevent their infestation.
PESTICIDE
the flow of ocean water in a defined direction.
OCEAN CURRENT
a natural resource that is naturally restorative that is more than the rate of human consumption. Examples include geothermal energy, hydroelectricity, and solar power.
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
part of the earth's atmosphere that lies below the mesosphere and the troposphere. It is located from 10kms to 50kms above the surface of the earth.
STRATOSPHERE
an object is heavily filled with water; it seems to be heavy or unmanageable.
WATERLOGGED
the current climate condition of a large metropolitan area that is different from the climate experienced in rural areas.
URBAN CLIMATE
substances that occur naturally in nature and have a commercial value.
NATURAL RESOURCES
also, commonly known as mechanical weathering, is the breaking down of rocks by natural agents such as wind and running water.
PHYSICAL WEATHERING
not a herbivore and not a carnivore, this refer to animals or people who indulge in both plants and meat.
OMNIVORE
a large-scale map that represents both natural and man-made two-dimensional surface features.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
What people do on snow for fun .......
Snowboarding or skiing
What blows and makes noise but you can't catch it?
WIND