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A mountain is a large amount of land that rises high above its surroundings. It is a large, steep hill. A mountain range is a group of connected mountains

Lakes and reservoirs are often referred to as standing waters and encompass a wide range of types and sizes. These range from ponds, gravel pits and slow moving canals to very large natural lakes.

Approximately one-third of the Earth's land surface is desert, arid land with meager rainfall that supports only sparse vegetation and a limited population of people and animals.

The word jungle originates from the Sanskrit word jangala (जंगल) which referred to uncultivated land.

Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface. The oceans contain roughly 97% of the Earth's water supply

These are geographic north & south poles of earth

Rivers provide us with food, energy, recreation, transportation routes, and of course water for irrigation and for drinking. But where do they start and where do they end?

Islands are home to some of our richest wildlife, harbouring one in six of the world’s plant species on their limited combined land area.

A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Historically, in Europe, a city was understood to be an urban settlement with a cathedral.