Geography I flashcards
- Level 1
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Geography with 10 free flashcards (level 1): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes continent, river, mountain, ocean and more.
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continent
A large continuous area of land on Earth.
“Africa is the second-largest continent after Asia.”
river
A natural flowing watercourse usually freshwater flowing towards a sea or lake.
“The Amazon river is known for its vast biodiversity.”
mountain
A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface rising prominently above its surroundings.
“Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.”
ocean
A vast body of saline water that covers almost three quarters of Earth's surface.
“The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.”
island
A piece of land surrounded entirely by water.
“Hawaii is a famous island chain in the Pacific Ocean.”
desert
A dry, barren area of land with little rainfall and sparse vegetation.
“The Sahara Desert is known for its extreme temperatures.”
lake
A sizable body of water surrounded by land.
“Lake Superior is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world.”
forest
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
“The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest on Earth.”
capital city
The city where a country's government is based.
“Paris is the capital city of France.”
glacier
A slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow.
“Glaciers have shaped many mountain valleys over thousands of years.”