Geography Terms

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Geography

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The study of the Earth’s surface, climate, landforms, and bodies of water.

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Landform

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A natural shape or feature on the Earth's surface, like mountains, valleys, hills, or plains.

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Forest

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A large area of land covered with many trees and other plants.

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Plateau

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A high, level area of land.

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Ocean

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The vast body of salt water covering about three quarters of the Earth’s surface.

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Plain

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A large, flat area of land with few or no trees, sometimes covered by long grass.

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River

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A large natural stream of water flowing in a particular course toward a lake, ocean, or other body of water.

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Desert

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A very dry, sandy area with few or no plants growing in it.

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Mountain

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A land mass with great height and steep sides that is higher than a hill.

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Natural Boundary Line

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A border or dividing line between places, like a river, mountain, or ocean, that is made by nature.