Physical Features

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This is one of the largest landmasses on earth (there are 7)

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continent

Front

Landmass smaller than a continent and completely surrounded by water

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island

Front

A large body of salt water smaller than an ocean

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Sea

Front

A natural elevation of land higher than a hill

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mountain

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A chain of mountains

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mountain range

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An elevated flatland

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plateau

Front

An inland body of water of considerable size. Usually freshwater, but can be salt water.

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lake

Front

Narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water

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Strait

Front

A portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land

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gulf

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A fairly large natural stream of water

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River