Geography Terms

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geography

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the study of places and the relationship between people and their environment

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physical map

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a map that shows the natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts

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coastal plains

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areas of flat land near the ocean

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plains

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large, flat areas of land

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desert

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land that receives little rain and has a unique ecosystem

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gulf

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a large area of ocean surrounded by land on three sides

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bay

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a body of freshwater or ocean that is partly surrounded by land

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peninsula

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a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides

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basin

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a low area of land where water from rivers and streams collects

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mountain

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a landform that rises high above the land around it, with steep sides and a pointed or rounded peak at the top