Location
Lines that run from East to West around the globe. The most well known is the Equator.
Lines of latitude
A large, steep area of land that usually rises more that 1,000 feet
Mountain
The largest mountain range on the east coast
Appalachian Mountains
Which climate region is characterized by warm, humid temperatures year round
Tropical
What are the five main land regions of the United States?
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
What is the most well known line of longitude called?
The Prime Meridian
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; usually has a river running through it.
Canyon
The largest mountain range on the west coast
Rocky Mountains
This climate region is located near the North and South Poles.
Polar
Southwest
A low area of land between taller landforms
Valley
What are the three ways Earth's plates move?
Together, apart, slide past each other
This climate region is known for receiving all four seasons
Temperate
Which two regions do the Appalachian Mountains pass through?
Northeast and Southeast
What are the five oceans?
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Arctic
An area of high, flat land
Plateau or Mesa
Mountains are shaped over time by what two natural processes?
Weathering and Erosion
Climate is most affected by what two things?
Which region contains the Great Plains?
Midwest
Lines of latitude and longitude can be used to find _____________ location.
absolute
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides
Peninsula
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and erosion is when wind or water washes the broken rocks away.
Which climate region do we live in?
Temperate or subtropical
Which region contains all three climate zones and many types of landforms?
West