Vocab 1
Define Mountain
Landform that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the peak.
Define Plateau
Large flat area that rises above the surrounding land has at least one steep side.
Which geography term means, “Hot dry region with little vegetation” ?
Desert
Define Gulf
A large area of sea or ocean that is partially enclosed.
Which geography term means, “A large area of sea or ocean that is partially enclosed” ?
Gulf
Which geography term means, “Area of flat land extending many mile’s inland usually between hills or mountains” ?
Valley
Which geography term means, “Land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides” ?
Peninsula
Define Oasis
A spot of fertile land in a desert, fed by water from wells or underground springs.
Which geography term means, “Landform that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the peak” ?
Mountain
Define Desert
Hot dry region with little vegetation.
Define Plain
Area of flat land usually without trees. Generally does not change much in elevation.
Which geography term means, “Area of flat usually without trees. Generally does not change much in elevation” ?
Plain
Which geography term means, “Land that is completely surrounded by water” ?
Island
Define Island
Land that is completely surrounded by water.
Name all the 5 oceans
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
Fill in the blank. The _____ Mountains are located in the western parts of North America including the United States. The U.S also has the ______________ Mountains in the eastern parts of its region.”
The ROCKY Mountains are located in the western parts of North America including the United States. The U.S also has the APPALACHIANMTS Mountains in the eastern parts of its region.
Define Valley
Area of flat land extending many miles inland usually between hills or mountains.
Define Peninsula
Land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Fill in the blank. “The ____ River is the longest river in Africa as well as the entire world. It empties into the _____________ Sea.
The NILE River is the longest in Africa as well as the entire world. It empties into the MEDITERRANEAN Sea.
Which geography term means, “A spot of fertile land in a desert, fed by water from wells or underground springs.” ?
Oasis
Which geography term means, “A body of salt water that is smaller than an ocean” ?
Sea
Fill in the blank. “Another vast desert is located northern China and is called the ____ Desert.”
Another vast desert is located northern China and is called the GOBI Desert.”
Fill in the blank. “The third longest river in the world is the _____ and is located in China.” China is located in what continent? ____
The third longest river in the world is the YANGTZ and is located in China.”
Asia
Which geography term means, “Large flat area that rises above the surrounding land and has at least one steep side” ?
Plateau
Define Sea
A body of salt water that is smaller than an ocean.