The Americas- Geography

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Rio Grande River forms the border between

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Mexico and the United States

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular area.

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What is an archipelago?

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A group or chain of islands surrounded by a large body of water.

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What is a canal?

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A canal is a man-made waterway.

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What is an isthmus?

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A land bridge connecting two larger land areas.

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What is a plateaus?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated landform.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a flat or gently rolling area of land.

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large bodies of water like oceans and seas- not drinkable by people or animals

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salt water

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is a landform surrounded by water on three sides.