In this chapter you learned about physical features of the earth's seven continents including important mountain ranges, deserts, lakes , bodies of water and physical regions.
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Ch. 5 Physical Geography
Which feature should appear on a physical map on the continent of africa?
a. Gobi Desert c. Pampas
B. Tundra d. Savannas
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Sahara Desert
Continents
separates the north and the south of Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa).
They are 7 large landmasses.
Vocabulary terms
Summary
Warm up Question
What is physical Geography?
Savanna
Physical geography is one of the two major subfields of geography. Which is the study of landforms, mountain ranges, deserts, and bodies of water also the main physical features of earth's 7 continents.
where tall wild grasses grow.
Question 2
Regions
Which of the following nations is located in sub sahara africa?
A. South Africa
B. Algeria
C. Egypt
D. Libya
Regions are there to help you identify a place by landforms andf many more. Each region has its own characteristics that set it apart from other regions
Subcontinent
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Piece of land smaller than a continent. For example,India.
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Himalaya Mountains
East Asia
the highest mountains in the world they seperate India from the rest of Asia.
includes 3 important countries which are China, Korea, and Japan.
Tundra
where the ground is frozen most of the year.
Formal Region
has clear boundaries and is usually defined by a single characteristic, such as low rainfall.
Regions
they divide earth's surface. Each region has its own characteristics that set it apart from other regions.
Tropical Rainforest
Physical Regions
landforms, soils, climate, vegetation, and animal life.
For example: The Amazon Rainforest and The Sahara Desert
a hot and humid rain forest. Located in the central and western Africa as well as Central and Southern America.