Learn English with Pictures: 12 Geographical Vocabulary Words

Hill

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Mountain

The top of a mountain is called a peak.

When there are a number of mountains in a row, it’s called a mountain range. 

 

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Volcano

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When a volcano explodes, it is called an eruption.

The hot orange liquid is called lava

The grey clouds produced by the volcano are called ash.

 

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Valley

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Cliff

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Cave / Cavern

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Field

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Plain

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Forest / Woods

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Jungle / Rain Forest

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Sand

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When the sand forms hills or mountains like in this picture, they are called sand dunes.

 

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Soil / Dirt

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In general, the word soil is used when talking about growing plants, and the word dirt is used when you have some on your shoes or clothes. When soil/dirt gets wet, it becomes mud (like in this picture!)

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