Unit 1: Why Does Geography Matter?

A large body of saltwater is called an ___________________________.

• ocean

• lake

• river

• pond

Mountains, valleys, and plains are all examples of ______________________.

• landforms

• animals

• oceans

• cities

A fresh body of water with land all around it is a __________________.

• lake

• river

• ocean

• pond

A __________________ is a winding body of freshwater that flows downhill.

• river

• mountain

• desert

• forest

Things that come from nature that people use are called ___________________________.

• natural resources

• fake products

• man-made resources

Identify the landform shown in the picture.

• Mountain

• Valley

• Plateau

• Desert

Identify the landform shown in the picture.

Hint: A body of freshwater surrounded by land on all sides.

• Ocean

• Valley

• Lake

• Desert

Identify the landform shown in the picture.

• Mountain

• Ocean

• Volcano

• River

Identify the landform shown in the picture.

• Waterfall

• Ocean

• Volcano

• Canyon

Identify the landform shown in the picture.

Hint: Land surrounded by water on three sides.

• Peninsula

• Ocean

• Volcano

• Island