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13 Cards in this Set
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Canyon |
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often has a stream flowing through it. |
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Bay |
A part of a sea or ocean that extends into land. |
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Isthmus |
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land. |
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Delta |
A triangular-shaped plain at the mouth of a river, formed when sediment is deposited by flowing water. |
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Island |
An area of land completely surrounded by water. |
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Pangaea |
The name of a huge super continent that scientists believe split apart about 200 million years ago, forming different continents. |
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Plateau |
A large, flat area that rises above the surrounding land; at least one side has a steep slope. |
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Plains |
A large area of flat or gently rolling land. |
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Volcano |
An opening in the earth’s surface through which molten rock, ashes, and gasses from the Earth’s interior escape. |
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Mountain |
An area that rises steeply at least 2,000 feet above sea level; usually wide at the bottom and rising to a narrow peak or ridge. |
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Glacier |
A huge, slow-moving mass of snow and ice. |
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Strait |
A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water. |
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Peninsula |
An area of land almost completely surrounded by water and connected to the mainland by an isthmus. |
