Land and Water Features Review

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is an area of land that is higher than the land around it.

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What covers most of the Earth's surface?

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The Earth is mostly covered in salt water.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is an area of lower land that is usually between two mountains.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a river.

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water?

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Salt water contains salt and is found in oceans, while fresh water is found in lakes and rivers and has little to no salt.

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What is a map?

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A map is a drawing that shows the features of an area, including land and water.

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What does it mean to be 'surrounded by land'?

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It means that something, like a lake, is completely enclosed by land on all sides.