Physical Geography Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

A low stretch of land between hills.

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Valley

Front

A land covered with grass

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Grassland

Front

A large area of land where there is no rain, trees or plants.

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Desert

Front

A large area of land where trees grow close together.

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Forest

Front

A high area of land with steep sides.

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Mountain

Front

A long, narrow valley with very steep sides.

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Canyon

Front

A place where water flows over the edge of a steep, high cliff in hills or mountains, and falls into a pool below.

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Waterfall

Front

A high area of land with a very steep side, especially one next to the sea.

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Cliff

Front

A large amount of fresh water flowing continuously in a long line across the land.

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River

Front

A small, narrow river.

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Stream