Physical Geography Vocab

The average weather in area over a long period of time.

• Climate

• Weather

• Equator

• Season

The state of the atmosphere at a given time, such as during a week, day, or an afternoon.

• Climate

• Weather

• Global Warming

• Prime Meridian

An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere; pollution may contribute to increasing temperature of Earth’s atmosphere.

• Weather

• Climate

• Global Warming

• Season

It contains a high concentration of minerals, humans cannot drink it: 97% of the Earth’s water

• Pond

• Fresh Water

• Lake

• Salt Water

3% of the Earth’s water; most of it is frozen

• Salt Water

• Fresh Water

• Ocean

• Atmosphere

Having pride or showing love for one’s country.

• Patriotism

• Democratic

• Communism

• Liberalism

Having pride or loyalty to a nation (country).

• Republican

• Anarchy

• Nationalism

• Humility

A physical feature(Fault line) around the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis can occur.

• Environment

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Ring of Fire