Landforms #2: Terms & Definitions
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- Q1
A deep valley with high, steep sides.
Canyon
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The landmass formed at the mouth of a river, created by sediment deposits.
Delta
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A long-lasting, dense mass of ice that moves slowly under its own weight.
Glacier
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A large inlet of the sea that extends into a shoreline, typically larger than a bay.
Gulf
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A natural inland body of freshwater surrounded by land.
Lake
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An elevated landform that rises prominently above the surrounding terrain, usually with a peak.
Mountain
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A fertile area in a desert where water is available, supporting vegetation.
Oasis
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A large, flat expanse of land with little change in elevation.
Plain
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A piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland.
Peninsula
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A flat area of high ground that stands above the surrounding land.
Plateau
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Mounds or ridges of sand formed chiefly by wind.
Sand Dunes
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A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one; a branch of a river.
Tributary
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A place where water flows over a vertical drop in a river or stream.
Waterfall
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