5 Questions
Match the geographical features with their definitions:
Ocean = a large area of water surrounded by land. Lake = a large body of sea water that cover most of the Earth’s surface. Island = a piece of land surrounded by water. Mountain = a dry, hot area of land with very little rain.
Match the geographical features with their definitions:
Desert = a large area of water surrounded by land. Mountain = a large landform that rise above its surroundings with a peak or summit. Lake = a flow of water from a high place, often to a pool below. Waterfall = a dry, hot area of land with very little rain.
Match the geographical features with their definitions:
Island = a piece of land surrounded by water. Volcano = a mountain that contain lava and can erupt. Ocean = a flow of water from a high place, often to a pool below. Mountain = a large body of sea water that cover most of the Earth’s surface.
Match the geographical features with their definitions:
Lake = a dry, hot area of land with very little rain. Volcano = a large landform that rise above its surroundings with a peak or summit. Waterfall = a large body of sea water that cover most of the Earth’s surface. Ocean = a flow of water from a high place, often to a pool below.
Match the geographical features with their definitions:
Mountain = a flow of water from a high place, often to a pool below. Volcano = a mountain that contain lava and can erupt. Island = a large landform that rise above its surroundings with a peak or summit. Desert = a large body of sea water that cover most of the Earth’s surface.
Study Notes
Geography Vocabulary
- An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
- An island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
- A mountain is a large landform that rises above its surroundings and has a peak or summit.
- A lake is a large area of fresh water surrounded by land.
- A desert is a dry and hot area of land that receives very little rainfall.
- A waterfall is a natural flow of water from a high place, often falling into a pool below.
- A volcano is a type of mountain that contains molten lava and can erupt violently.
Test your knowledge of basic geography terms including ocean, island, mountain, lake, desert, waterfall, and volcano. Learn these essential vocabulary words from Chapter 6 of Our World.
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