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SS unit 1 geography
week of 9/11
Question | Answer |
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canon | A deep, narrow valley with steep sides and often has a stream overflowing through it. |
cataract | A large, powerful waterfall. |
delta | A triangular area of land formed from deposits at the mouth of a river. |
desert | An extremely dry area with little water and few plants. |
fjord | A long, narrow deep inlet of sea between steep cliffs or hills. |
island | A body of land completely surrounded by water on all sides. |
mountain range | A natural elevation of the Erath's surface with steep sides higher than hills. |
oasis | A spot of fertile land in a desert, supplied with water by a well or spring. |
peninsula | A body of land surrounded by water on only three sides. |
plain | A large area of flat land with few trees. |
plateau | A broad, flat area of land higher than the surrounding land. |
rainforest | A tropical forest that receives a lot of rain and has very tall trees. |
river valley | A valley formed by flowing water or river which is usually V-shaped. |
steppe | A large area of flat, unforested (treeless) grassland. |
volcano | An opening in the surface of the Earth through which lava, gasses, and ash are forced out or escape. |