Landforms + Bodies of Water Flashcard

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What is an inlet?

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A narrow passage of water, as between two islands.

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What is a dune?

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A mound or ridge of drifted sand, occurring on the sea coast and in deserts.

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What is a spring?

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The emergence of an underground stream at the surface.

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What is a headland/cape?

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A point of land, usually high and with a sheer drop, extending out into a body of water.

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What is a pond?

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A still body of water smaller than a lake.

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What is a 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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What is a lake?

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A large body of water surrounded by land.

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What is a delta?

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A landform at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.

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What is a bay?

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A body of water partially enclosed by land, typically smaller than a gulf.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.