Landforms and Bodies of Water

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is land covered with water all or part of the year, including swamps, marshes, and bogs.

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is an area of land surrounded by water on three sides.

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What is an archipelago?

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An archipelago is a group of islands.

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Which landform is NOT formed by land plates pushing against each other?

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A valley is not formed by land plates pushing against each other.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a body of lentic water completely surrounded by land.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains into a particular water body, such as a river or lake.

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What is a stream?

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A stream is a small, flowing body of water that is smaller than a river.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is a ridge?

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A ridge is a long, narrow hilltop or mountain range.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.