Our Nations Geography

What is an inlet?

• A large area of a sea or ocean that is partially enclosed by land

• A narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water

• A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake

• A series of connected mountains

Which term describes a large area of a sea or ocean that is partially enclosed by land?

• Gulf

• Sound

• Tributary

• Inlet

What is a sound in geographical terms?

• A narrow body of water between islands

• A large sea or ocean inlet larger than a bay

• A river or stream that flows into a larger river

• A network of rivers and streams

What is a tributary?

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake

• A geographical boundary between an upland region and a coastal plain

• A natural feature of the Earth's surface

What does a river system consist of?

• A network of rivers and streams that drain into a larger body of water

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A geographical boundary marked by waterfalls

• A series of connected mountains

What is a fall line?

• A narrow body of water between islands

• A geographical boundary where an upland region and a coastal plain meet

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A network of rivers and streams

What is a landform?

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, plateau, or plain

• A river or stream that flows into a larger river

• A network of rivers and streams

What does climate refer to?

• A narrow body of water between islands

• The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A geographical boundary marked by waterfalls

What is a mountain range?

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A series of connected mountains that are aligned in a line or a network

• A river or stream that flows into a larger river

• A network of rivers and streams

What is a prairie?

• A large, open area of grassland, typically found in North America

• A narrow body of water between islands

• A large area of a sea or ocean

• A geographical boundary marked by waterfalls