Grade 5 Geography – Physical Features in South Africa (definitions) – Flashcards
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coast
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the line where the land meets the sea.
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coastal plain
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a flat or gently sloping low-lying area along the coast.
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escarpment
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steep slope that marks the edge of a plateau.
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plateau
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a flat area that is high above sea level.
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mountain ranges
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a line of mountains.
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source
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the place where a river begins.
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tributaries
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small rivers that low into bigger rivers.
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mouth
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the place here the river ends and when it flows into a lake or sea.
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river system
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a river and all the small rivers that flow into it.
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catchment area
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the land from which the river system gets it's water.
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upstream
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in the direction from which the stream flows.
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downstream
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in the same direction that a stream flows.
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isolated
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separated, far from others.
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mountainious
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an area with lots of mountains and hills.
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pipeline
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a line of pipes that carry water, oil or gas for a long way.
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medicinal plants
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plants used for medicine.
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thatching grass
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grass used for the roofs of buildings.
