Exploring Vocabulary in Geography

What does the term "isolated" mean in geography?

• Connected to other regions

• Separated from other areas

• Surrounded by water

• Located in a city

Which of the following best describes a "landmass"?

• A small island

• A large, continuous area of land

• A body of water

• A mountain range

What is a "steppe"?

• A dense forest

• A large, flat grassland

• A desert

• A mountain peak

Where are the Ural Mountains located?

• Between Asia and Africa

• Between Europe and Asia

• In North America

• In South America

What is "permafrost"?

• A type of soil that is always wet

• A layer of soil that remains frozen all year

• A type of rock found in deserts

• A type of plant found in rainforests

Which of the following best describes a "tundra"?

• A hot, dry desert

• A cold, treeless region

• A tropical rainforest

• A mountainous area

What is "hydroelectric power"?

• Energy produced from burning coal

• Energy generated by wind turbines

• Energy produced by moving water

• Energy from solar panels

Which of the following is a "nonrenewable fossil fuel"?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

What is the main characteristic of a region with permafrost?

• It has a lot of rainfall

• It is always warm

• The ground is permanently frozen

• It is covered with dense forests

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a steppe?

• High rainfall

• Flat terrain

• Grassland

• Few trees