Geography terms

Foreign Languages

Definition

Geography vocabulary in foreign languages includes words for landforms, bodies of water, climate features, and cardinal directions. Learning these terms helps students describe where places are and discuss the physical characteristics of different regions.

Examples

  • Spanish: 'la montaña' (mountain), 'el río' (river), 'la isla' (island)
  • French: 'la mer' (sea), 'le fleuve' (large river), 'la forêt' (forest)
  • German: 'der Berg' (mountain), 'der See' (lake), 'die Küste' (coast)

Related Terms

Nature vocabulary Francophone countries Spanish-speaking countries Weather expressions

Study This Concept

Practice geography terms with free review games in these units:

Spanish 1-2 Unit 9: Nature and Environment