Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Tributaries |
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Definition
Water
A smaller stream that flows into a river/ocean/lake etc |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Lakes |
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Definition
Water
A large inland body of water; Ex. Smith Mountain Lake |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Rivers |
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Definition
Water
A large natural stream of water- empty into an ocean/lake etc |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Gulfs |
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Definition
Water
A large area of sea or ocean partially enclosed by land |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Bays
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Definition
Water
A body of water partially enclosed by land; typically smaller than a gulf |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Mountains |
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Definition
Land
A natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass; height greater than a hill |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Hills |
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Definition
Land
A well-defined natural elevation smaller than a mountain |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Plains |
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Definition
Land
A large relatively flat area of land |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Plateaus |
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Definition
Land
A large, relatively flat, but elevated area of land
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Islands |
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Definition
Land
A land mass- smaller than a continent surrounded by water |
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Term
Land or Water Geographic Feature?
Peninsulas |
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Definition
Land
A piece of land that projects into a body of water and is connected with the mainland |
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Term
What are lines of latitude called? |
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Definition
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Term
What are lines of longitude called? |
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Definition
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Term
Name four reasons geographical features are important to U.S. History |
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Definition
1. Patterns of trade
2. Locations of cities and towns
3. Westward (frontier) movement
4. Agriculture and fishing industries |
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Term
What body of water connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean? |
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Definition
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