Unit 1: Geography

a sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it

an imaginary line, called a meridian, that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

a triangular-shaped area of land created by soil deposited at the mouth of a river.

the organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community

land that rises above the surrounding land and usually has steep sides.

the study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with them

the large body of water that lies between Texas and Florida.

the ocean where 45˚ north latitude and 165˚ west longitude is located.

the first mountain range west of the Great Plains.

a physical feature on Earth’s surface such as a mountain or a plain

a body of water that is similar to a gulf but usually smaller in size.

a low area between ranges of mountains or hills.

the ocean where 45˚ north latitude and 45˚ west longitude is located.

the types of plants in an area or a region

the continent where 15˚ north latitude and 15˚ east longitude is located.

the river that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.

a part of Earth’s surface including landmasses and bodies of water

an imaginary line, called a parallel, that runs west and east around Earth

weather elements such as temperature, rainfall, & wind that are measured over a period of time

a tool or instrument for finding directions

The ocean that lies off the East Coast of the United States.

the continent where 30˚ south latitude and 135˚ east longitude is located.

a river or stream that flows into a main river.