Geography Vocabulary
continent
A large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a distinct region.
ecosystem
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Glossary Reference
List of common words related to geography.
continent
A large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a distinct region.
ecosystem
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
latitude
The angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator, usually expressed in degrees.
longitude
The measurement of distance east or west of the prime meridian, expressed in degrees.
topography
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
climate
The prevailing weather conditions in a particular region over a long period.
population
A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area.
urban
Relating to cities or towns.
rural
Related to the countryside rather than the town.
altitude
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
geology
The study of the Earth's physical structure, its history, and the processes that act upon it.
cartography
the science or art of making maps.
biome
A biome is a large geographic area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.
plateau
A flat elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area.
river
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another stream.
mountain
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, often steep and rocky.
valley
a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
island
A piece of land surrounded by water.
peninsula
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland on one side.
province
A territory or administrative region governed by a central authority.
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