Landforms

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valley

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

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archipelago

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A group of islands.

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river

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A large, natural stream of flowing water.

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lake

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A body of water that is surrounded by land.

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gulf

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A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

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isthmus

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A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water.

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bay

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A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. It’s surrounded by land on three sides.

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mountain

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A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

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plateau

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An area of relatively level high ground.

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desert

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A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs. Living conditions are hard for plant and animal life.