7th Grade World Geography: Continents and Oceans

Vocabulary flashcards featuring major geographical landmarks, physical features, oceans, and key terms from the 7th-grade World Geography study guide.

Mount Everest

The world's highest point, located in the Himalayas in Asia.

Dead Sea

The lowest land point on Earth, located in Asia along its shores.

Nile River

The world's longest river, running through eleven countries in Africa before reaching the Mediterranean Sea.

Sahara Desert

The world's largest hot desert, located in northern Africa.

Great Rift Valley

One of the most significant geological features in the world, located in East Africa.

Cradle of Humanity

A term for Africa based on fossil evidence suggesting early humans first evolved there.

Canadian Shield

A vast physical region that makes up much of North America's landmass.

Andes Mountains

The longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching along the western edge of South America.

Atacama Desert

One of the driest places on Earth, located in South America.

Transantarctic Mountains

The mountain range that divides the continent of Antarctica.

Antarctic Treaty

An international agreement signed by about 70 countries that protects Antarctica for peaceful purposes and prohibits mining.

Ural Mountains

The mountain range that connects Europe to Asia.

Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest coral reef, located off the coast of Australia.

Mariana Trench

The deepest place on Earth, sinking about 36,000 feet below sea level in the Pacific Ocean.

Ring of Fire

A zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity bordering much of the Pacific Ocean.

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

An underwater mountain range running down the center of the Atlantic Ocean.

Gulf Stream

A major ocean current that carries warm water from the tropics to Europe, giving Western Europe a milder climate.

Strait of Malacca

A strategic shipping route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

The strongest ocean current in the world, which circles Antarctica and connects the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.

Gobi Desert

A vast desert region stretching across parts of northern China and southern Mongolia in Asia.