geographic features Flashcards
1
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Archipelago
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A group of islands with shared cultural identities (Hawaii, Greece, Indonesia)
2
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Isthmus
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Narrow piece of land that connects to 2 larger pieces of land
3
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Lake
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Body of fresh water surrounded by lane
4
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Plateau
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Elevated land that is flat at the top
5
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Strait
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Narrow body of water that connects 2 larger bodies of water
6
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Plains
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Large area of flat grassy land lacking of trees
7
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Peninsula
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landform that extends from a mainland and is surrounded by water on 3 sides
8
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Gulf
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Body of water surrounded by land on all but 1 side
9
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Mountain
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Elevated land that ends at a peak- very rocky and is taller than a hill.
10
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Hill
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Elevated land that is rounded and has vegetation
