Landforms Week 1 Definitions
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Part of a large body of water that extends into a shoreline, smaller than a gulf.
Bay
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The land along the edge of a body of water consisting of loose particles such as sand, gravel, or pebbles.
Beach
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Point of land that extends into a river, lake, or ocean.
Cape
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A wide strait or waterway between two landmasses that lie close to each other.
Channel
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The high, steep face of rock or soil.
Cliff
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A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs.
Desert
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The landform that rises above the surrounding terrain and is lower and more rounded than a mountain.
Hill
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A piece of land surrounded by water.
Island
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Narrow stretch of land connecting two larger land areas.
Isthmus
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A large body of saltwater that surrounds the continents
Ocean
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A body of standing water that is smaller than a lake; it can be natural or artificial.
Pond
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A natural body of moving water; a large natural stream of water that runs through the land.
River
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A low area between hills or mountains often with a river running through it.
Valley
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A mountain formed as liquid rock or ash erupts from inside the earth.
Volcano
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