Landforms + Bodies of Water Flashcard

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What is an isthmus?

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A narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two larger masses of land.

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What is a sea stack?

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A coastal feature resulting from the collapse of a natural arch.

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What is a swamp?

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A wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water, especially one dominated by woody vegetation.

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What is a beach?

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The area of accumulated sand, stone, or gravel deposited above the water line at a shore by the action of waves.

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What is a bay?

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A body of water partially enclosed by land but having a wide outlet to the sea.

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What is a delta?

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

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What is a lagoon?

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A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier such as a sandbar or coral reef.

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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 coastline?

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The area where land meets the sea or ocean.

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What is an estuary?

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.