UNIT 1 - Social Studies Vocab Study Guide

Front

A line that divides one place from another is a ________

Back

border

Front

A place where a river begins is called the ___________

Back

source

Front

A landmass that rises above its surroundings with steep, rocky sides is a _____________

Back

mountain

Front

Where a river empties into a large body of water: ____________

Back

mouth

Front

A large body of salt water is called an ________

Back

ocean

Front

Land surrounded by water is an _________.

Back

island

Front

A sheltered place along a coast for docking boats is a ________

Back

harbor

Front

Shapes that make up the Earth's surface are called ______

Back

landforms

Front

Land next to a large lake or ocean is called a __________

Back

coastline

Front

Study of Earth and how people, plants, and animals interact with it: __________

Back

geography