Describe the relative location of Michigan (must use cardinal directions!)
north of Ohio, south of Canada, east of Wisconsin, etc.
This area is heavily eroded and unable to sustain vegetation growth
badlands
Sandy or pebbly shore meets water:
beach
This water falls steeply off a cliff:
waterfall
This type of landmass is surrounded by water on three sides:
peninsula
What is the ABSOLUTE location of Manistique?
46 N, ~86 W
This is the smallest of the flat-topped rock formations
butte
A chain of islands:
archipelago
This wetland is lush with vegetation:
swamp
What are the two different types of characteristics of PLACE?
human and physical
What's the difference between ABSOLUTE and RELATIVE location?
Absolute location is exact, using coordinates or an address. Relative location is less specific, in relation to something else
What is this?
canyon
The coldest biome with little precipitation and little vegetation:
tundra
These smaller streams contribute to a larger river:
tributary
This wide waterway connects two larger bodies of water:
channel
What direction can you identify using these lines?
north/south
The largest of the flat rock formations:
plateau
A ring of coral forming an island:
atoll
These waterways are man-made to direct boats or irrigate:
canal
This narrow "land bridge" connects two larger land masses:
isthmus
What are the reference lines for latitude AND longitude called?
Equator (north/south) + Prime Meridian (east/west)
The medium-sized flat rock formations:
mesa
Top of Miss Jordan's bucket list: this river is surrounded by steep cliffs on either side:
fjord
This is where a river or stream meets the sea:
estuary
This narrow waterway connects two larger bodies of water:
strait