1. Important Geography Terms

2. Arctic Circle – the line of latitude that marks the boundary of the northern polar zone

3. Oasis – an isolated spot in the desert where green land and water may be found

4. Mountain – natural elevation of the earth’s surface (+2000 feet)

5. Source- the beginning or place of origin of a stream or river

6. Isthmus – Narrow strip of land that links two larger land masses

7. Island – Landmass surrounded by water

8. Peninsula – Narrow land surrounded by water on three sides

9. Strait – Narrow piece of water that separates two larger land masses

10. Delta – often triangular shaped deposit of sand that occurs when a river flows into an ocean

11. Plateau – raised area of land with a flat top

12. Archipelago – multiple landmasses surrounded by water

13. N & S Hemisphere and equator – Parts of the globe split by the equator at ZERO degrees latitude

14. Canyon – deep valley with steep sides often with a river flowing through it

15. River Systems – a main river with others channeling into it

16. Tributary – a stream that eventually flows into a river