Water Bodies Flashcards

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Bay

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

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Gulf

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A large inlet from the ocean that penetrates land, often larger and deeper than a bay.

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Lake

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A large body of water surrounded by land.

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Ocean

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The largest body of saltwater, covering most of the Earth's surface.

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River

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A flowing body of freshwater that moves from higher to lower ground.

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Sea

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A large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean and may be partly enclosed by land.

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Strait

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A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

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Tributary

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

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Delta

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Land at the mouth of a river that is formed by sediment deposits.