| A | B |
| mountain | high, rocky land with steep sides |
| canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides |
| physical map | a map that shows the natural regions of a land, such as mountains and deserts |
| political map | a map that shows countries, states, and capital cities |
| scale | the map item that lets you measure distances on a map |
| plateau | a flat highland |
| compass rose | a map symbol showing the directions north, east, south, and west |
| coast | land at the edge of an ocean |
| river | a large stream of water that runs through the land to another body of water |
| plain | an area of flat, grassy land |
| desert | sandy or rocky land in a dry area |
| lake | a body of water surrounded by land |
| Washington, D.C. | capital of the United States |
| New England | region where we live |
| Mid-Atlantic | region with the most people |