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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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Question

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.

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