Geography

The largest landmasses (there are seven in the picture)

• Convience

• Consequences

• Continents

• Constantinople

A large natural stream of water that empties into an ocean, sea or lake. They are good for transportation and trade.

• River

• Lake

• Sea

• Ocean

A piece of land totally surrounded by water. Japan is an example of this!!!

• Island

• Peninsula

• Plain

• Cape

A natural elevation of the earth that is higher than a hill. It creates a natural barrier of protection.

• hill

• mountain

• Plain

• Peninsula

A huge body of salt water. Five of these cover about 75% of the earth.

• lakes

• seas

• oceans

• ponds

A large flat land area with very few trees.

• Plains

• Peninsula

• Mesa

• Plateau

Very few people live in the mountains due to :

• harsh climate

• difficult to build houses and roads

• agriculture is difficult due to thin soil cover

• all of the above.

Name a river in the world outside of the US. Google the answer if you do not know or look at your notes.

Name a famous mountain in the world. Use google or your notes if you have to.

Name a famous desert!!