Landforms and Bodies of Water Review

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What is an island?

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An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water.

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What should Emma label her drawing if it is a volcano?

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Emma should label it as a volcano.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides.

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What is a pond?

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A pond is a body of freshwater that is more shallow than a lake and is surrounded by land.

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Is an island a body of water?

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No, an island is not a body of water; it is land surrounded by water.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large, rocky hill that has a peak.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of freshwater surrounded by land.

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What is a river?

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A river is a flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of moving ice.