Land & Water Vocab (The World: Physical Geography)

Front

A flat area that rises above surrounding land

Back

plateau

Front

Part of a continent extending into the ocean, dropping off sharply.

Back

continental shelf

Front

Change of water vapor to liquid/solid state

Back

Condensation

Front

Area where sand, silt, clay, or gravel is deposited at a river's mouth

Back

delta

Front

Rain with harmful pollutants due to pollution.

Back

Acid rain

Front

Process of water use and reuse on Earth

Back

Water Cycle

Front

A large expanse of land that can be flat or gently rolling.

Back

plain

Front

Process that makes salt water safe to drink

Back

Desalination

Front

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas.

Back

isthmus

Front

Water inside Earth's crust

Back

Groundwater