Social Studies Vocabulary Ch. 1

Front

What is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water called?

Back

Strait

Front

Which term describes land that is nearly surrounded by water?

Back

Peninsula

Front

What is a strip of land that extends from a larger piece of land called?

Back

Panhandle

Front

Which word describes a large, flat area of land?

Back

Plain

Front

What term is used to describe the weather pattern of a place over time?

Back

Climate

Front

Which word is used to describe cities?

Back

Urban

Front

What are towns near large cities where many people live called?

Back

Suburbs

Front

Which term describes areas of land high enough for hardwood trees to grow?

Back

Hammock

Front

What word is used to describe the country?

Back

Rural

Front

What describes what is going on in the outside air at a particular time and place?

Back

Weather