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Geography Terms 1
Question | Answer |
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Hill | A landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. |
Cape | A headland or promontory of large size extending into a body of water. |
Sound | A narrow stretch of water forming an inlet or connecting two wider areas of water. |
Strait | A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water. |
Island | A piece of land surrounded by water. |
Bay | A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. |
EStuary | The tidal mouth of a river, where the tide meets the stream. |
Canal | An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats and ships inland or to convey water for irrigation. |
Piedmont | A gentle slope leading from the base of mountains to a region of flat land. |