Geography Terms

4. A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
5. the relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass directions in reality.
6. Shows the true size of things on the map
7. A large area of flat land with few trees
10. A large densely populated town.
14. A chain or cluster of islands.
16. a group of places with at least one common characteristic.
17. Part of an ocean or sea nearly enclosed by land

1. A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water
2. A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
3. A skinny piece of land connecting two larger pieces of land
8. A large body of water surrounded by land
9. A piece of land surrounded by water
11. shows he subject of the map
12. The most important city or town of a country or region, usually the seat of government and administrative center.
13. Man-made division of a continent with their own independent governments.
15. describes characteristics that make a location unique