Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Geography Vocab

TermDefinition
latitude the east-west parallel lines in a grid. measure distance north and south of the equator.
equator an imaginary line encircling the earth equally divides the north and south poles.
longitude the north-south meridian lines in a grid. measure east and west of the prime meridian.
prime meridian imaginary line that passes through the north and south pole. it shows 0 degrees longitude.
region an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas.
landforms the natural features of the Earth's surface.
climate the average weather conditions in a certain area over a period of time.
environment all the live and nonliving things that affect life in an area.
diffusion the spread of people, ideas, things, and diseases from 1 the another.
resources the materials found on earth that people need and value.
continents 7 great land masses of the world. Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia, europe, north America and south America.
geography the study of the Earth's geophysical and cultural features.
compass rose a circle showing the principal directions printed on a map.
cartography the study of practicing, and making maps.
Created by: user-1739389
Popular Geography sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards