Geography Quiz: Mountains and Deserts; St. Lawrence Seaway; Physical Map
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 canal | a channel that is dug across land to connect bodies of water |
| channel | a body of water joining two larger bodies of water |
| Great Lakes | five freshwater lakes that form an important inland waterway in North America |
| lake | a large body of fresh water surrounded by land |
| lock | a part of a canal with gates at each end where ships are raised or lowered to different water levels |
| port | a harbor where ships can dock or anchor safely |
| route | a road or course for traveling from one place to another |
| seaway | a route by sea |
| bay | a portion of the ocean that is partly enclosed by land |
| harbor | a sheltered body of water where ships anchor |
| landform | natural land feature on Earth's surface, such as a mountain or hill |
| river | a large natural stream of fresh water that flows into a lake or an ocean |
| sound | a long, wide body of water, larger than a strait or channel |
| strait | a narrow passage of water joining two larger bodies of water |
| valley | an area of low ground between two hills |
| volcanic mountain | a mountain formed by molten lava and ash |
| desert | a dry area with little or no rainfall |
| elevation | height above sea level |
| inset map | a smaller map set within the border of a larger one |
| physical map | shows natural landforms and waterways on Earth's surface |
| mountain range | a chain of mountains |
| valley | an area of low ground between two hills |
| mental map | a map that a person pictures in his mind |
| legend (key) | a list that explains the symbols on a map |
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