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Geographic Features of the World

Geographic Features of the World . A Historical look into how Geography influences life and exploration. Bay. An area of water bordered on three sides by land. Ancient Explorers used bays as loading and unloading places because of their calm waters. Delta.

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Geographic Features of the World

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  1. Geographic Features of the World A Historical look into how Geography influences life and exploration.

  2. Bay • An area of water bordered on three sides by land. • Ancient Explorers used bays as loading and unloading places because of their calm waters.

  3. Delta • A landform where the mouth of a river flows into an ocean, sea, desert, or lake. • Great tool for navigating an unknown land.

  4. Island • Any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water, above high tide. • Places of rest on a journey and provided calmer seas around them.

  5. Lake • A body of water on a body of land. • Source of fresh water and habitation.

  6. Mountains • A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. • Barrier of exploration. • Hard to cross

  7. Savannah • Savannas are characterized by grasslands surrounded by trees, • Grazing animals provide a source of food for travelers.

  8. Mesa • is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. • Good for surveying the land.

  9. Strait • A strait is a narrow channel of water that connects two larger bodies of water, and thus lies between two land masses. • Calm waters for explorers.

  10. Swamp • A swamp is a wetland that features temporary or permanent pools of rain water • Can be dangerous.

  11. Valley • In geology, a valley is a land between two mountains. • Cut by a river or glacier. • River valleys provided avenues of travel.

  12. Capes • Land that is surrounded by water on three sides. • Rough waters

  13. Rivers • A river is a natural waterway, which moves water across the landscape from higher to lower elevations. • Provided travelers and traders with a highway. for travel.

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