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Land and Water Forms
Vocabulary
22
Geography
4th Grade
07/17/2008

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channel
Definition
a body of water joining two larger bodies of water
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fault
Definition
a large crack inthe Earth's crust that can cause an earthquake
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geopolitical map
Definition
shows political and physical features on one map
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gulf
Definition
a large area of ocaen partly surrounded by land
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landform
Definition
a natural land feature on Earth's surface such as a mountain or a hill
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physical map
Definition
a map that shows natural landforms and water on Earth's surface
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valley
Definition
an area of low ground between two hills
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basin
Definition
land drained by a river
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lake
Definition
a large body of fresh water surrounded by land
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plains
Definition
a large, flat area of land
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plateau
Definition
an area of high, flat land
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river
Definition
a large natural stream of fresh water that flows into a lake or into an ocean
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region
Definition
an area of land that is different from other areas due to its physical features, climate, people, or industries.
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elevation
Definition
height of the land above sea level
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island
Definition
a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides
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mountain range
Definition
a chain of mountains
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bay
Definition
a portion of the ocean that is partly enclosed by land
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peninsula
Definition
land that is surrounded by water on three sides
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sea
Definition
a body of salt water that is part of the ocean, yet is partially enclosed by land
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strait
Definition
a narrow channel connecting two bodies of water
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desert
Definition
a dry area with little of no rainfall
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cape
Definition
a point of land that extends into a sea or ocean
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