Geography Terms
Geography: Geography is the study of the earth, its physical features, atmosphere, and resources. This includes all Earth's landforms, oceans, and ecosystems, as well as the impact of human society on its environment
Oasis
Example of an oasis: Siwa Oasis in Egypt
Oasis: An area in a desert that has water and vegetation
Canal
Example of a canal: The Suez canal.
Ferdinand de Lesseps: the man than made the Suez canal
Canal: A waterway made by man for irrigation or easier transportation
Cliff
Example of cliff: White cliffs of Dover
Dover castle, the cliffs are the key
Cliff : A steep rock face often found by the ocean.
Delta
Example of a delta: The Ganges Delta in India
Delta: The area at the mouth of a river formed with deposits brought down the river
Mountain
Example of a mountain: Mt. Everest in the Himalayas
Mountain: A very tall landform
Antipodes
Example of antipodes: The North and South Poles
Antipodes: Two points that are on the exact opposite sides of the earth
Captain Scott
Roald Amundsen
Channel
Example of channel: The english channel
English Channel
Channel: A narrow stretch of water between to larger bodies of water