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Missing geography cards
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08/08/2011

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Term
Cave
Definition
A hollow underground chamber, usually one with an opening in the side of a hill or mountain.
Term
Beach
Definition
The sandy or rocky land at the edge of an ocean, sea, or lake.
Term
Cliff
Definition
A sheer, steep face or rock or earth.
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Dune
Definition
A mound or ridge of sand shaped by blowing winds.
Term
Key
Definition
A very small, low, offshore island or reef. Can be spelled Cay.
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Mesa
Definition
An isolated rocky hill or mountain with a large flat top.
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Ocean
Definition
1) The entire body of salt water that covers nearly 3/4 of the earth's surface. 2) Any one of the 5 separate oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Anarctic.
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Reef
Definition
A narrow chain or rock, sand, or coral lurking just below or just above the water.
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Stream
Definition
A body or flowing water.
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Volcano
Definition
An opening or vent in the earth's crust through which ashes, hot gasses, and lava erupt.
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Waterfall
Definition
A stream that flows over the edge of a cliff.
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