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Geography of China
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plain | a large area of flat land with few trees. (North China Plain) |
| Sea | Many people use the terms "ocean" and "sea" interchangeably when speaking about the ocean, but there is a difference between the two terms when speaking of geography (the study of the Earth's surface). Seas are smaller than oceans |
| River | A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. (Yangtze River & Yellow River) |
| MT. Everest | Mount Everest has the highest elevation on Earth. The mountain is located in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal. |
| Plateau | A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. (Mongolian Plateau & Plateau of Tibet) |
| Desert | a desert is land that is dry/arid and receives very little precipitation. (Gobi Desert, Tian Shan Desert & Taklamakan Desert) |
| Himalayas | a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. (Mt. Everest is its highest peak) |