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SS 7 Geography
geography terms every 7th grader should know
Term | Definition |
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gulf | a large part of the ocean that extends into land |
isthmus | a narrow piece of land connecting two larger areas of land |
delta | an area where a river deposits soil into the ocean |
peninsula | an area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean |
bay | part of a large body of water that is smaller than a gulf |
island | an area of land surrounded entirely by water |
strait | a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water |
river | a natural flow of water that runs through the land |
lake | an inland body of water |
coast | an area of land near the ocean |
volcano | an opening in Earth's crust where lava, ash, and gases erupt |
plain | a nearly flat area |
dune | a hill of sand shaped by the wind |
desert | an extremely dry area with little water and few plants |
plateau | a large flat elevated area of land |
oasis | an area in the desert with a water source |
glacier | a large area of slow-moving ice |
valley | an area of low land between hills or mountains |
canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep walls |