Physical Geography: Landforms

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Flat, open grasslands

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plains

Front

An area of flat land that is higher than the surrounding land and is usually very large

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plateau

Front

Deep valley with steep sides

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Canyon

Front

A land mass higher than a hill, taller than 900 feet in altitude, usually formed by plate movement, projects well above its surroundings.

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mountain

Front

a raised landmass, a mound less than 900 feet tall

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hill

Front

A vent in the earth’s crust through which lava, ashes, and gases are expelled

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volcano

Front

Deposits of soil and rock at the mouth of a river

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alluvial fan

Front

Boundary between ocean and landforms

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Coast

Front

arid land with a very small amount of yearly precipitation

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desert

Front

watery land located at the mouth of a river

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delta