Topic 3 - Physical Geography Test Review

Front

The place where freshwater and saltwater meet

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estuary

Front

A coastal area where the water is partially surrounded by land

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bay

Front

an area where sand, silt, clay, or gravel is deposited

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delta

Front

Larger areas of ocean that are partially surrounded by landmasses

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gulf

Front

The end point of a river

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mouth

Front

A process that makes saltwater safe to drink

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desalination

Front

The process of wearing away or breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

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weathering

Front

The process by which broken-down bits of rock are moved elsewhere by water, wind, or ice

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erosion

Front

A major type of ecological community defined by its vegetation and animal groups

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biome

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How far above sea level a landform or location is

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elevation