Geography Terms
Review the following terms for the quiz next class.
A mountain is a natural elevation of the land. A mountain is larger than a hill.
A mountain range is a series of mountains or natural elevations of the land.
A hill is a small natural elevation of the land. A hill is smaller than a mountain.
A river is a large, natural stream of water that usually flows into a larger body of water.
A basin is a round, low area of land surrounded by a higher area of land. It is shaped like a shallow bowl. A basin can be on land or on the ocean floor.
A lake is a body of inland water completely surrounded by land on all sides.
An island is an area of land completely surrounded by water on all sides.
A valley is an area of low land between mountains or large hills.
A plain is a large area of flat land free from forests and mountains.
A canyon is a narrow valley or chasm with steep cliff walls.
A desert is a barren land area containing little or no vegetation.
A peak is the highest part of a mountain.
Grassland is an ecosystem whose dominant species are various types of grass.
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