Red
height above sea level
elevation
imaginary line that measure distances north south of the equator.
latitude
longitude
area of low lying ground next to a river
floodplain
the tidal mouth of a large river where water mixes with salt water from the ocean.
estuary
the way of life for a group of people including their language, food, beliefs and traditions
culture
the wearing away of the land by wind, water, and tides
erosion
the spreading of culture more widely
cultural diffusion
the act of stripping the land of its trees
deforestation
Location
What are the lines on a map that help geographers describe absolute location?
Latitude and Longitude
the act of replanting trees or covering them again with forest
reforestation
What is the line called that runs around the middle of the earth and divides the world into Northern and Southern hemispheres?
The Equator
What is the exact location of MBS
5701 Veterans Blvd Metairie La 70003
near.....
name the 5 major land regions
MS floodplain,red river valley, terraces, hills, marsh region
flatwoods
What is considered the highest relief in the Terraces region?
bluff lands
What region was is know for its uplifts, ridges, and rock formations?
The hills
Why is the MS River nicknames "mighty"?
Because of it large size
True
True or False: American Indians use the MS River to fish and swim?
False
What is the 2nd largest river in the state?
Red River
True
What is the glue that holds people together?
Culture