Landforms & Bodies of Water

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Bay

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A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.

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canal

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an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation

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volcano

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a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust

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plain

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a large area of flat land with few trees

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mountain

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a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill

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pond

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a small body of still water formed naturally or by hollowing or embanking

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hill

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a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain

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cave

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a large underground chamber, typically of natural origin, in a hillside or cliff

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valley

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a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

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desert

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a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation