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Geography Terms
Desciption of Geography terms for adv. world studies
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6th Grade
09/12/2011

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Archipelago
Definition
A large group of islands.
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Oasis
Definition
A small fertile area surrounded by desert. (fertile-has plants and vegitation.)
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Atoll
Definition
A ring like coral island and reef that nearly or entirely encloses a lagoon.
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Strait
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A narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water.
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Gulf
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A large area of a sea or ocean partially enclosed by land ,especially a long landlocked portion of sea opening through a strait.
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Island
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A peice of land surrounded by water.
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Lake
Definition
A large inland body of fresh water or salt water.
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Harbor
Definition
A naturally or artificially protected body of water where ships may be anchored.
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Bay
Definition
A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth and allowing access to the sea.
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Tributary
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A stream that flows into a larger stream or other body of water.
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Cape
Definition
A pointed peice of land that sticks out into a body of water.
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Isthmus
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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses of land.
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Canal
Definition
An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel,shipping,or irragation.
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Delta
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A low watery land formed at the mouth of a river from the silt(mud),sand,and small rocks that flow downstream.
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Desert
Definition
A very dry area, often sandy, with little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and little vegetation.
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