Land Forms Flashcards

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1
Q

What is an inlet of a sea or ocean where the land curves inward and forms an indentation. It is larger than a cove.

A

Bay

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What is a narrow strip of land with water on both sides. It joins two large areas of land.

A

isthmus

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What is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

A

plateau

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What is a piece of land completely surrounded by water.

A

Island

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What is a large, tall mass of rock with steep sides. It is much higher than a hill.

A

Mountain

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What is a piece of land nearly surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

A

Peninsula

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What is a raised area or mound of land. It is smaller than a mountain.

A

Hill

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What is a vent or opening in the Earthโ€™s crust from which ash, steam, and/or lava can escape.

A

Volcano ๐ŸŒ‹

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What is a low place between mountains

A

Valley

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What is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it

A

Canyon

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What is a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, an ocean, a lake, a stream, or another river

A

River

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What is a tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river.

A

Delta

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What is a large area of flat land with few trees. It can also be known as a prairie, grassland, or savanna.

A

Plain

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What is a large body of salt water that surrounds a continent

A

Ocean

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What is a green place in desert that may have water.

A

Oasis

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What is a man made waterway to connect 2 bodies of water

A

Canal