5th Grade Landforms Flashcard

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What is a cove?

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A cove is a small, sheltered bay or coastal inlet.

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What is an inlet?

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An inlet is a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water.

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What is a waterfall?

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A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or cliff.

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What is a canyon?

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

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is a beach?

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A beach is a landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake, or river, consisting of loose particles.

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What is a bay?

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A bay is a body of water partially surrounded by land, typically smaller than a gulf.

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What is a bluff?

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A bluff is a steep bank or cliff, often overlooking a river or body of water.

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What is a cliff?

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A cliff is a steep face of rock and earth.

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What is a pond?

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A pond is a small body of still water, smaller than a lake.