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12 Cards in this Set
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Tributary
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A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river
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Canyon
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A deep, narrow river valley with steep sides
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Range
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A long chain of mountains
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Delta
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A triangular-shaped area of land where a river deposits mud, sand, or pebbles
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Peninsula
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A protruding piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water
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Valley
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An area of low ground between two hills
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Port
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A harbor where boats and ships dock or anchor
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Bay
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A portion of the ocean partly surrounded by land
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Canal
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A channel dug across land, connecting bodies of water for ship passage
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Desert
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A dry, sandy area where few plants grow due to a lack of rain
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Cape
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A part of the coastline that sticks out into the sea
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Prairie
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A flat or rolling grassland with few trees
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