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US History: Geography

Familiarize yourself with or review some Geography vocabulary.

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AfricaOne of the Earth's seven continents located south of Europe. Egypt, Madagascar, and Ghana are al located here
AntarticaA continent located on the South Pole. Very cold and icy
Appalachain HighlandsAn area of mostly eroded old mountains located west of the coastal plain
Asiathe largest of the seven continents. Countries include China and Russia
AustraliaThe only continent that is also an island. It is located south of Asia
Basin and RangeAn area west of the Rocky Mountains with many elevations. Death Valley is located here
Canadian ShieldAn area shaped like a giant horseshoe wrapped around the Hudson Bay. Many old old reoded hills and lakes
Coastal RangeRugged Mountains ranges and fertile valleyslocated along the Pacific Ocean
EquatorAn imaginary line that runs around the Earth at 0 degrees longitude. Halfway between the North and South Poles
EuropeA major continent that is located north of Africa. Engalnd, France, and Spain are all located here.
Great PlainsAn are of large flat grasslands located between the Rocky Mountains and the Interior Lowlands
Interior LowlandsRolling Flatlandswith many rivers, valleys, and hills located between the Appalachain Mountains and the Great Plains
LatitudeThe distance north or south of the equator of a location
LongitudeThe distance east or west from the Prime Meridian of a location
North AmericaA continent located North of South America. Contains the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Prime MeridianAn imaginary Line that runs through Greenich, England. 0 degrees latitude
Rocky MountainsAn area that has high peaking mountains that runs from Alaska to Mexico
South AmericaA continent that is located south of North America. Contains Brazil, Peru, and Chile


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