| A | B |
| Island | a small land area completely surrounded by water |
| Topography | shape of the Earth's surface |
| Relief | differences in height among landfroms in a particular area |
| Interior plains | low, flat areas inland on the continents |
| Latitude | measure of distance north and south of the equator |
| Shield | area of very old rock |
| Landscape | different physical features of the Earth's surface in an area |
| Costal plains | low, flat areas along the coast |
| Longitude | measure of distance east and west of the prime meridian |
| Plateau | broad, flat areas of land over 600 meters above sea level |
| Elevation | height above sea level |
| Continent | large landmass on the Earth |
| Mountain System | a group of mountain ranges in one area |
| Legend | the meanings of symbols on a map |
| The 180th meridian | international date line |
| Latitude labled O | equator |
| Hachures | short lines drawn perpendicular to contour lines that indicate a depression |
| Equeal-area projections | a map that correctly represents area but not shape |
| Closely spaced contour lines | indicates a steep slope |
| A continent, a landmass and a country | Australia |