Landforms and Topography Basics

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Plain

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Flat, low-lying land

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Canyon

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Deep, narrow valley

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Delta

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Landform at river mouth

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Peninsula

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Land surrounded by water on three sides

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Isthmus

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Narrow land connecting two larger areas

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Archipelago

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Group of islands

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Contour Line

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Line on map showing elevation

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Topographic Map

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Map showing land elevation and features

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Elevation

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Height above sea level

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Slope

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Incline or decline of land