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15 Cards in this Set
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A series of more or less connected mountains ranged in a line.
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mountain range
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The beginning or place of origin of a stream or river.
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source
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The outfall at the lower end of a river or stream, where flowing water is discharged, as into a lake, sea, or ocean.
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mouth
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An area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland.
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peninsula
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A tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
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island
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A land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side, and often cut by deep canyons.
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plateau
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A stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.
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tributary
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An artificial waterway for navigation, irrigation, etc.
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canal
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A nearly flat plain of alluvial deposit between diverging branches of the mouth of a river, often, not necessarily, triangular.
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delta
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The salt waters that cover the greatest part of the earth’s surface.
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sea
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A body of water forming an indentation of the shoreline, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
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bay
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A city, town, or place along a coast where ships load or unload.
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port
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The highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex
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summit
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An indention of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm; a narrow passage between islands...
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inlet
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A high steep face of a rock.
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cliff
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