Year 7 Geography Key Words

Front 1

Scale

Back 1

the ratio of the size of a model to the actual size of the real thing

Front 2

Contour

Back 2

a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height above sea level measured in metres

Front 3

Landform

Back 3

any of the earth's topographic features, such as a hill or valley that have been formed by natural forces.

Front 4

Geography

Back 4

the science of the earth's surface, including its physical features, climate, populations, politics, and natural resources

Front 5

Compass

Back 5

an instrument for determining direction, usually one with a magnetic needle that points to the magnetic north

Front 6

Direction

Back 6

the way in which one may face or travel often linked to the points of a compass

Front 7

Symbol

Back 7

something that represents something else, for example a sign or object that stands for a place or thing

Front 8

Grid reference

Back 8

a map reference indicating a location in terms of a series of grid lines identified by numbers or letters

Front 9

Distance -

Back 9

the measure of separation between things or places

Front 10

Features

Back 10

are the key characteristics of a place, its landforms and ecosystems