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bay
A part of a large body of
water that extends into a
shoreline. Smaller than a
gulf.
canyon
A deep and narrow
valley with steep walls.
delta
A flat, low-lying land built
up from soil carried
downstream by a river.
desert
A dry area where few
plants grow due to little
rainfall.
gulf
A large body of water
that extends into a
shoreline, generally
larger and more deeply
indented than a bay.
harbor
A sheltered place along
a shoreline where ships
can anchor safely.
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hill
Elevated land with
sloping sides and
rounded summit,
generally smaller than a
mountain.
island
Piece of land surrounded
by water.
isthmus
A narrow strip of land
that lies between 2
bodies of water and
connects 2 larger
landmasses.
lake
A large body of fresh
water surrounded by
land.
mountain
A very high piece of
land.
ocean
The large body of water
that covers 71% of the
Earth’s surface.
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peninsula
A piece of land that
extends from a larger
landmass and is nearly
surrounded by water.
plain
A large flat area of land.
plateau
An area of high, flat land.
sea
Body of salt water that is
part of an ocean but
partly enclosed by land.
strait
A narrow strip of water
that connects larger
bodies of water.
valley
An area of low ground
between two hills, usually
containing a river.