phisiycal features
lake
a large body of water sourended by lnd
peninsula
The portion of land that is nearby water that is connected to a larger body by an isthmus
key (legend)
a list of symbols that apear on a map
Intercardinal Directions
The four intercardinal (or ordinal) directions are formed by bisecting the cardinal directions, giving: northeast (NE), southeast (SE), southwest (SW) and northwest (NW)
A unit of latitude or longitude used to define points on the earth's surface or on the celestial sphere.
bay
A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.
isthmus
A narrow piece of land connecting two larger areas across an expanse of water by which they are otherwise separated.
Distortion (on a map)
The misrepresentation of shape, area, distance, or direction of or between geographic features when compared to their true measurements on the curved surface of the earth.
geography
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
prime meridain
Refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
Canal
An artificial waterway designed for navigation that people could cross the water with boats or ships.
island
A body of land surrounded by water.
scale (on a map)
Refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
lines of latitude
Imaginary lines that divide the Earth. They run east to west, but measure your distance north or south.
Tributary
The branch that flows into the mainstream, such as the White River, the Arkansas River, and Red River
cape (in geography)
A high point of land that extends into a river, lake, or ocean.
harbor
A body of water sheltered by natural or artificial barriers, providing safe anchorage and permitting the transfer of cargo and passengers between ships and the shore.
degrees as in location
A unit of latitude or longitude used to define points on the earth's surface or on the celestial sphere.
lines of longitude
Imaginary lines that divide the Earth. They run north to south from pole to pole, but they measure the distance east or west.
valley
A low area that's between a hill and mountain
delta
Wetlands that form as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water.
Archipelago
a group of islands
cardnial directions
The four cardinal directions are north (N), east (E), south (S), west (W), at 90° angles on the compass rose.
Equator
An imaginary line around the middle of a planet or other celestial body.
channel
A length of water wider than a strait.