| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Archipelago | A chain or cluster of islands, often volcanic |
| Basin | A large, "bowl-shaped" depression in the earth's surface |
| Bay | Part of an ocean or lake partially enclosed by land. |
| Butte | A raised, flat area of land with steep cliffs, smaller than a mesa. |
| Canyon | A narrow, deep valley with steep sides. |
| Cape | A pointed piece of land extending into an ocean or lake. |
| Cataract | A large, powerful waterfall. |
| Delta | A triangular area of land formed from sand & sediment deposits at the mouth of a river. |
| Dune | A rounded hill, ridge, or mound, usually made of sand. |
| Fjord | A narrow inlet or arm of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, esp. in Norway. |
| Flood Plain | A flat area of land next to a river or stream that floods periodically |
| Glacier | A large mass of ice that moves over land and doesn't melt from year to year |
| Gulf | A bay so large that it forms an 'arm' or extra section of a sea or ocean |
| Harbor | An area of water nearly surrounded by (usually) thin land that acts as a safe place for ships |
| Island | A piece of land completely surrounded by water |
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