Landforms + Bodies of Water Flashcard

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What is an atoll?

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A coral island consisting of a reef surrounding a lagoon.

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What is a dune?

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A mound or ridge of drifted sand, occurring on the sea coast and in deserts.

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What is a plateau?

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An upland area with a fairly flat surface and steep slopes.

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What is a plain?

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A level or almost level area of land (flat).

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What is a shoal?

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Accumulation of sediment and rocks in a river channel or on a continental shelf.

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What is a lagoon?

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A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier.

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What is a river delta?

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A landform at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.

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What is a fjord?

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A long, deep, narrow body of water that reaches far inland, formed by glacial activity.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, formed by erosion.

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What is a bay?

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A body of water partially enclosed by land, often with a wide opening to the sea.