Geography Terms

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Delta

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A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

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River

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A large natural stream of fresh water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

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Desert

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An area of land where little precipitation (rain) occurs. The living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.

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Sea

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A large body of saltwater that is either completely or partially surrounded by land.

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Island

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A piece of land surrounded on all sides by water.

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Peninsula

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A piece of land almost surrounded on three sides by water.

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Isthmus

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A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.

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Strait

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A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.

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Mountain

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A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising high from the surrounding level. It is a large steep hill.

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Bay

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