World Geography

A __________ shows the boundaries of countries, states, and counties.

• physical map

• political map

• weather map

• road map

A __________ shows transportation routes and roads in a particular area.

• physical map

• political map

• weather map

• road map

A ________ shows climate and weather conditions.

• physical map

• political map

• weather map

• road map

A ________ shows naturally made landmarks like rivers, lakes, and mountains.

• physical map

• political map

• weather map

• road map

A _________ is a deep, narrow valley, usually with steep sides and a river flowing through it.

• mesa

• isthmus

• canyon

• valley

A ________ is a dry area of land having very little rainfall or plant life.

• waterfall

• glacier

• basin

• desert

A ________ is a raised area of land but not as high as a mountain.

• mountain

• hill

• valley

• volcano

A ________ is a body of land completely surrounded by water.

• plateau

• peninsula

• island

• cave

A _________ is a body of water completely surrounded by land.

• island

• isthmus

• peninsula

• lake

A _____ is a large, steep area of land which usually rises more than 1,000 feet.

• hill

• mountain

• cave

• bay