Physical Processes & Landforms

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What is an opening in earth's crust from which lava flows?

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Volcano

Front

This landform is surrounded by water on 3 sides.

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Peninsula

Front

What is an area of land completely surrounded by water?

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Island

Front

What is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land?

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Isthmus

Front

What is a large body of fresh water that flows into other bodies of water?

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River

Front

What is a large group or chain of islands called?

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Archipelago

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What is a smaller body of salt water called?

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Sea

Front

What is a gulf?

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A part of a sea or ocean that cuts into a mass of land.

Front

What is an extremely dry area with little water and few plants?

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Desert

Front

What landform does this photo show?

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Isthmus