Geographical Features and Landforms

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Abigail and Ethan are planning a picnic. They want to choose a large, flat land area for their activities. Which of the following should they choose? forest, plain, plateau, desert

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plain

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A large body of salt water nearly or partly surrounded by land; smaller than an ocean. What is it called?

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sea

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Avery and Liam are exploring a body of freshwater that flows from higher to lower land; usually flows into another body of water. What is this called?

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river

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During a geography class, Olivia and Aiden were discussing a large area of land where the highest elevation is generally the same; it may have valleys. What is this type of landform called?

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plateau

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Aiden noticed that the river ___ are V shaped because of a river flowing.

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valleys

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Rohan and Luna are studying geography. They learn about a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water. What is it called?

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strait

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Nora and Kai are planning a trip to a geographical location that is a long piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. What is this type of landform called?

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peninsula

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What is a body of land completely surrounded by water called?

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island

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During a geography class, Mason learned about a string or chain of islands. What is this geographical feature called?

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archipelago

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What is a small body of water partially surrounded by land?

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bay