Geography Flashcard

Front

What is a large, tall rocky area or land that comes up out of the earth's surface called?

Back

Mountain

Front

Which term describes a large area of flat land that is raised higher than the land around it? Options: Plain, Plateau, River, Lake

Back

Plateau

Front

What is an area of land that is completely surrounded by water?

Back

Island

Front

What is the largest body of salt water on our planet?

Back

Ocean

Front

What is a large body of fresh water that is completely surrounded by land?

Back

Lake

Front

What direction is opposite to North on a compass rose?

Back

South

Front

What is a globe?

Back

A true model of the Earth

Front

What does a map key explain?

Back

The different symbols on a map

Front

What is the equator?

Back

A line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.

Front

What is the Prime Meridian?

Back

A line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.