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15 Cards in this Set
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Atoll |
A ring shaped island forms by coral buildup on the rim of an underwater volcano. |
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Bay |
A body of water partially enclosed by land with a wide outlet to the ocean.
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Canal |
An artificial (man made) waterway used for irrigation and travel. |
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Channel |
A deeper part of a river or harbor. |
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Delta |
A triangular section of land built up at a river's mouth. |
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Glacier |
A large body of ice that that moves across Earth's surface. |
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Gulf |
An area of sea or ocean partially enclosed by land. It is larger than a bay. |
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Mesa |
A flat-topped, elevated landform shaped like a table. |
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Plain |
Flat or gently rolling lands. |
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Plateau |
A flat landmass higher than the surrounding land, with at least one steep side. |
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Prarie |
Inland grassland area. |
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Sea |
A body of water surrounded almost entirely by land. |
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Strait |
A narrow waterway or channel connecting two larger bodies of water.
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Cliff |
A high, steep or overhanging rock face. |
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Canyon |
A deep, narrow valley with high, steep walls. |
