Location, Location, Location
Well, Those are all Rocks
Bucket List
Water Wonderland
Etc.
100

Describe the relative location of Michigan (must use cardinal directions!)

north of Ohio, south of Canada, east of Wisconsin, etc. 

100

This area is heavily eroded and unable to sustain vegetation growth 

badlands

100

Sandy or pebbly shore meets water:

beach

100

This water falls steeply off a cliff:

waterfall

100

This type of landmass is surrounded by water on three sides:

peninsula

200


What is the ABSOLUTE location of Manistique?

46 N, ~86 W

200

This is the smallest of the flat-topped rock formations

butte

200

A chain of islands:

archipelago 

200

This wetland is lush with vegetation:

swamp

200

What are the two different types of characteristics of PLACE?

human and physical

300

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

300

What is this?

canyon

300

The coldest biome with little precipitation and little vegetation:

tundra

300

These smaller streams contribute to a larger river:

tributary

300

This wide waterway connects two larger bodies of water: 

channel

400

What direction can you identify using these lines?

north/south

400

The largest of the flat rock formations:

plateau

400

A ring of coral forming an island:

atoll

400

These waterways are man-made to direct boats or irrigate:

canal

400

This narrow "land bridge" connects two larger land masses:

isthmus

500

What are the reference lines for latitude AND longitude called?

Equator (north/south) + Prime Meridian (east/west)

500

The medium-sized flat rock formations:

mesa

500

Top of Miss Jordan's bucket list: this river is surrounded by steep cliffs on either side:

fjord

500

This is where a river or stream meets the sea:

estuary 

500

This narrow waterway connects two larger bodies of water:

strait