Unit 2: Continents and Oceans vocab flashcard

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What is the Equator?

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An invisible line that divides Earth in half.

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What is a continent?

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A large area of connected land.

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What is a landform?

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Something made by the Earth over many years.

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What is an ocean?

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A large area of deep water.

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How is an ocean different from other bodies of water?

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Oceans are big and deep.

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What is a map?

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A drawing that shows where places are.

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What are the seven continents?

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Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.

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What is a country?

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A land with its own government.

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What is a river?

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A large stream of water that flows into an ocean or lake.

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What is a lake?

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A large area of water surrounded by land.