the study of the Earth’s surface and connections to people, places, and the environment

a drawing of a place that may show physical features, roads, and buildings

a tool used on a map to show directions (north, east, south, west)

an area of land with its own government

a natural part of Earth’s surface not built by humans

a large stream of flowing water

a body of water surrounded by land

an area of land covered with thick trees, bushes, or other plants

a group, or chain, of mountains

an area of land protected by the national government

a city where a government is located

the building where lawmakers meet

the capital of Virginia; located on the James River

the capital of the United States; located north of Virginia

How are land and water features identified on maps and globes?

Water is usually shown in blue. Land is usually shown in either green or brown.

North America is surrounded by three big oceans.

Arctic Ocean to the north Atlantic Ocean to the east Pacific Ocean to the west

North America has many different countries.

The United States is one of these countries. Other countries include Canada and Mexico.

What is Yellowstone National Park known for?

Yellowstone is known for its geysers, landforms, forests, and wildlife. It was the first national park in the world.

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Geography

Question	Answer
geography	the study of the Earth’s surface and connections to people, places, and the environment
map	a drawing of a place that may show physical features, roads, and buildings
compass rose	a tool used on a map to show directions (north, east, south, west)
globe	a round model of Earth
continent	a large area of land on Earth
hemisphere	a half of the Earth
country	an area of land with its own government
physical feature	a natural part of Earth’s surface not built by humans
river	a large stream of flowing water
lake	a body of water surrounded by land
forest	an area of land covered with thick trees, bushes, or other plants
mountain range	a group, or chain, of mountains
national park	an area of land protected by the national government
capital	a city where a government is located
capitol	the building where lawmakers meet
Richmond, Va	the capital of Virginia; located on the James River
Washington, D.C.	the capital of the United States; located north of Virginia
How are land and water features identified on maps and globes?	Water is usually shown in blue. Land is usually shown in either green or brown.
North America is surrounded by three big oceans.	Arctic Ocean to the north Atlantic Ocean to the east Pacific Ocean to the west
North America has many different countries.	The United States is one of these countries. Other countries include Canada and Mexico.
What are the cardinal directions?	north south east west
What is Yellowstone National Park known for?	Yellowstone is known for its geysers, landforms, forests, and wildlife. It was the first national park in the world.

Created by: Faulkner25

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