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16 Cards in this Set
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Basin
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A great hollow area in the surface of the lithosphere filled by an ocean
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Bay
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a broad inlet of the sea where land curves in ward
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Canal
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An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
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Cape
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a point or head of land projecting into a body of water
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Delta
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a landform at the mouth of a river soil deposited
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Gulf
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a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land with a narrow mouth. larger than a bay
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Island
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a strip of land surrounded by water
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Mountain Range
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a line of mountains connected by a high ground
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Peninsula
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a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water
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Plain
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a large area of flat land with a few trees
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Plateau
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an area of relatively level high ground
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River Source
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where the river originates
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River Mouth
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where the river enters the sea or lake
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Sea
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the expanse of salt water that corers most of the earths surface and surrounds it's landmasses. smaller than an ocean
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strait
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a narrow passage of water connecting two large areas of water.
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Valley
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a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream running through it.
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