1. Geography Terms – Q4

2. Seacoast
land lying next to a sea or ocean

3. basin
a hollow or depression in the earth's surface, wholly or partly surrounded by higher land (some contain water)

4. cape
a point of land that extends out into water

5. mesa
raised area with steep sides and a large, flat top

6. BUTTE
an isolated hill with sloping sides and a small flat top

7. 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 …

8. 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 …

9. 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 …

10. BLUFF
a small rounded cliff that usually overlooks a body of water

11. FOOTHILLS
a hilly region at the base of a mountain

12. tributary
a stream or river that empties into a larger river

13. slope
side of a hill or mountain

14. SWAMP
area of low wetland with trees

15. 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 …

16. 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 …

17. FJORD
a long, deep, narrow body of water that is bordered by steep cliffs

18. TUNDRA
a treeless plain especially of arctic regions having a permanently frozen layer below the surface soil and plant life

19. geyser
a natural pool of hot water that sometimes erupts, sending steam and hot water gushing into the air

20. GRASSLAND
a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing

21. SUMMIT
the highest point on a mountain

22. 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 …

23. 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 …

24. 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 …

25. 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 …