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Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| landform | the shape of the surface of the land |
| plain | a large area of flat land |
| map key | tells what the symbols on a map mean |
| cardinal directions | north, south, east and west found on a compass rose |
| peninsula | land that has water on all sides but one (3 sides) |
| geography | study of the earth's surface |
| physical map | shows rivers, mountains and other landforms |
| alphanumeric grid | finding a location on a grid using letters and numbers |
| coast | land next to ocean |
| political map | shows the borders between states and countries and where cities are located |
| mountains | high landform with steep sides |