Geographical Terms for Land and Water

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a lake and a bay? How about an ocean and a gulf? Map 4 may look a little funny, but it has the major land and water forms on it.  Use the links below to help you learn about the land and water forms.

Landforms (don’t forget to log in – there will be some extra landforms discussed, but use the terms on Map 4 to label the map)

Landforms Glossary

After you’ve finished labeling your map, use Chapter 1 to check your work!

 

What’s With All the Lines?!

Did you ever notice that there’s a lot of lines on a map?  Look at this one, and this one!  Lots and lots of lines!  What do those lines mean?  Click on the link below to learn the names of these lines and why they are so useful!

Latitude and Longitude

Now, look at your packet to answer the questions.