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Terms in this set (23)
basin
a depression (hole) in earth's surface holding water
Image: basin
bay
any inlet of the ocean or part of the ocean bordering on land and partly surrounded by land
Image: bay
beach
a sandy or rocky area next to a body of water
Image: beach
canyon
a deep, narrow valley with steep sides
Image: canyon
cape
a point of land that sticks out into the water, much like a peninsula
Image: cape
cave
a deep hollowed-out area, often found in the side of a cliff or hill
Image: cave
desert
An extremely dry area with little water and few plants
Image: desert
glacier
A large mass of moving ice and snow on land
Image: glacier
hill
a raised area or mound of land
Image: hill
island
a piece of land surrounded by water
Image: island
isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
Image: isthmus
peninsula
land surrounded by water on three sides
Image: peninsula
plateau
an area of high, flat land
Image: plateau
valley
low land between hills or mountains
Image: valley
volcano
a mountain or hill with a crater which lava, rock, or gas erupts
Image: volcano

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