Geography and Map Skills Mr Hernandez Geographic Dictionary

Geography and Map Skills Mr. Hernandez

Geographic Dictionary Mountain – an area of rugged land that generally rises higher than 2, 000 feet.

Geographic Dictionary Canyon – a deep, narrow valley with steep walls

Geographic Dictionary Ocean – a large body of water Coast – an area of land near the ocean

Geographic Dictionary Coral reef – an ocean ridge made up of skeletal remains of tiny sea animals.

Geographic Dictionary Lake – an inland body of water Forest – an area of densely wooded land

Geographic Dictionary Strait – a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

Geographic Dictionary Glacier – a large area of slow-moving ice Plain – a nearly flat area

Geographic Dictionary Volcano – an opening in Earth’s crust where lava, ash, and gases erupt

Geographic Dictionary Desert – an extremely dry area with little water and few plants Oasis – an area in the desert with a water source

Geographic Dictionary River – a natural flow of water that runs through the land

Geographic Dictionary Plateau – a large, flat, elevated area of land Dune – a hill of sand shaped by wind

Geographic Dictionary Wetland – an area of land covered by shallow water Delta – area where a river deposits soil into the ocean

Geographic Dictionary Sinkhole – a circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapses

Geographic Dictionary Gulf - a large part of the ocean that extends into land Island – an area of land surrounded by water

Geographic Dictionary Valley – an area between hills or mountains Hill – a rounded, elevated area of land smaller than a mountain

Geographic Dictionary Peninsula – an area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean

Geographic Dictionary Isthmus – a narrow piece of land connecting two larger land areas

Geographic Dictionary Bay – part of a large body water that is smaller than a gulf

Chapter One: Studying the Ancient World Mr. Hernandez

Clues from the Past History – the study of the past Primary source – account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event Secondary source – information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event

Clues from the Past Archeology – study of the past based on materials that people have left behind Fossil – part or imprint of something that was once alive Artifacts – objects created and used by humans

Putting the Pieces Together Society – community of people who share a common culture Social structure – the way a society is organized