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1st SS Test
First Americans and Landforms Review
| #1 | # 2 |
|---|---|
| Hemisphere of North & South America | western hemisphere |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land between two larger pieces of land |
| topography | physical features of the surface of the earth |
| elevation | the height of land above sea level |
| tributary | smaller rivers or streams |
| relief | overall differences in height |
| foothills | low hills at the base of mountains |
| mesa | small, steep-sided plateaus |
| Large mountain range in the western United States | Rocky Mountains |
| Large mountain range in western South America | Andes |
| Largest river system in North America | Mississippi River System |
| Largest river system in South America | Amazon River |
| 4 major types of bodies of water | oceans, seas, rivers & lakes |
| 4 major types of landforms | mountains, hills, plains & plateaus |
| plateau | high, flat landforms |
| plains | broad aresas of flat land |
| landform | physical features of the land |