5th Grade Landforms Flashcard

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What is a Summit?

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The highest point of a mountain or hill.

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What is a Delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is a Reef?

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A ridge of rock or coral that lies at or near the surface of the sea.

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What is a Tributary?

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A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.

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What is a Volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases erupt.

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What is a Mountain?

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A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings.

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What is a Valley?

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A low area of land between hills or mountains.

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What is a Cape?

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A headland of large size extending into a body of water.

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What is a Cove?

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A small, sheltered bay.

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What is a Gorge?

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A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls.