Geography Flashcard

Front

What are the five themes of geography?

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Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Regions

Front

Which theme of geography refers to the physical and human characteristics of a place?

Back

Place

Front

What does the theme 'Movement' in geography refer to?

Back

Movements of people, ideas, and goods

Front

What is an island?

Back

Land surrounded by water on all sides

Front

What is an archipelago?

Back

A group of islands

Front

What is a sea?

Back

A large body of salt water (smaller than ocean)

Front

What is a low area of land between hills or mountains called?

Back

Valley

Front

What term describes a series of mountains related in direction or position?

Back

Mountain Range

Front

What is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas of land called?

Back

Isthmus

Front

What is a narrow strip of water connecting two larger bodies of water called?

Back

Strait