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M.M. Landforms
Landforms and Bodies of Water
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Island | An area of land completely surrounded by water |
| Isthmus | A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landforms |
| Peninsula | An area of land almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland |
| Archipelago | A chain or cluster of islands |
| Glacier | A huge, slow-moving mass of snow and ice |
| Hill | An area that rises above surrounding land and has a rounded top |
| Butte | A small, high, flat-topped land form with cliff-like sides |
| Delta | A plain at the mouth of a river, often triangular in shape, formed where sediment is deposited by flowing water |
| Lake | A larger body of water surrounded by land |
| Tributary | A river or stream that flows into a larger river |
| Canyon | A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often with a stream flowing through it |
| Basin | An area that is lower than surrounding land areas; some basins are filled with water |
| Mesa | A high, flat-topped land form with cliff-like sides; larger than a butte |
| Plain | A large area of flat or gently rolling land |
| Mountain | A land form that rises steeply at least 2,000 feet above surrounding land; usually wide at the bottom and rising to a narrow peak |
| Volcano | An opening in Earth's surface through which molten rock, ashes, and gases escape from the interior |
| Bay | |
| River Mouth | The point where a river enters a lake or sea |
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