Geography Terms – Q4
Seacoast land lying next to a sea or ocean
basin a hollow or depression in the earth's surface, wholly or partly surrounded by higher land (some contain water)
cape a point of land that extends out into water
mesa raised area with steep sides and a large, flat top
BUTTE an isolated hill with sloping sides and a small flat top
Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …
Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …
Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …
BLUFF a small rounded cliff that usually overlooks a body of water
FOOTHILLS a hilly region at the base of a mountain
tributary a stream or river that empties into a larger river
slope side of a hill or mountain
SWAMP area of low wetland with trees
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Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …
FJORD a long, deep, narrow body of water that is bordered by steep cliffs
TUNDRA a treeless plain especially of arctic regions having a permanently frozen layer below the surface soil and plant life
geyser a natural pool of hot water that sometimes erupts, sending steam and hot water gushing into the air
GRASSLAND a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing
SUMMIT the highest point on a mountain
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Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …
Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …
Which geographical feature is this picture representing Which geographical feature is this picture representing? How do you know? On the page after your geographical terms chart, write your answer and explanation. Write today’s date. Use this sentence starter: The geographical feature in this picture is… It is a _______________ because …