| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Canyon | A deep narrow valley with steep sides |
| Volcano | An opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, magma, and ash pass |
| Gulf | A part of the ocean that that extends into land, it is bigger than a bay |
| Bay | A small part of the ocean that extends into land |
| Basin | Low land between hills or mountains |
| Mountain | A landform that is high in elevation and is usually has a rounded or pointed top. |
| Plain | Flat or gently rolling area that is usually low in elevation |
| Plateau | A flat landform who's surface is raised above the surrounding area with 1 step side |
| River | A large stream of water that flows into a lake or an ocean |
| Lake | A large body of water that is surrounded by land on all sides |
| Delta | A triangular deposite of sand and soil that collects at the mouth of the river |
| Peninsula | A land mass surrounded by water on 3 sides |
| Strait | A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodys of water |
| Isthmus | A narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land. |
| Island | A body of land that's surrounded by water on all sides. |
| Desert | A dry region that's usually sandy without trees. |
| Fjord | A long narrow steep-sided inlet from the sea. |
| Glacier | A huge mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain. |
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