Landscape and Geography

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

A river runs through the narrow canyon.

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

The vast Sahara Desert is characterized by extensive sand dunes that can reach towering heights.

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles.

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene.

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning landscapes, including deep canyons and colorful rock formations.

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

The Iberian Peninsula is home to Spain and Portugal, surrounded by water on three sides.

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Many families choose to live on the outskirts of the city to enjoy a quieter lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities.

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

The beach nestled within the cove offered calm waters for swimming.

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian.

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement.

a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down

relating to the tropics, the region between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, known for warm climates and high sunlight

The tropic rainforests are home to a vast array of wildlife and plant species.

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands.

an imaginary circle around 66.5 degrees south of the equator, marking the southernmost point where the sun stays above or below the horizon for 24 hours during the respective solstices

The Antarctic Circle is a latitude line that sits around 66.5 degrees south of the equator.

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

He opened the atlas to find the best route for the road trip.

a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries

The river gradually formed a delta as it reached the open sea.