Maps and geography: word list
30 words for grades 2 to 3. Topic vocabulary for K–3.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| map | 1 | K |
| globe | 1 | 1 |
| north | 1 | 1 |
| south | 1 | 2 |
| east | 1 | 1 |
| west | 1 | 1 |
| continent | 3 | 2 |
| country | 2 | 2 |
| ocean | 2 | 2 |
| sea | 1 | 1 |
| lake | 1 | 1 |
| river | 2 | 2 |
| mountain | 2 | 2 |
| valley | 2 | 2 |
| hill | 1 | K |
| island | 2 | 2 |
| desert | 2 | 2 |
| forest | 2 | 1 |
| beach | 1 | K |
| coast | 1 | 1 |
| plain | 1 | 1 |
| state | 1 | 2 |
| city | 2 | 1 |
| equator | 3 | 2 |
| pole | 1 | 1 |
| compass | 2 | 2 |
| land | 1 | 1 |
| harbor | 2 | 2 |
| canyon | 2 | 2 |
| volcano | 3 | 1 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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