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SM Landforms

TermDefinition
Bay a body of water partly surrounded by land but is connected to a larger body of water
Glacier A huge, slow moving mass of ice
River Mouth The point where a river enters a lake or stream
Volcano An opening in Earth's Surface, through which ashes, molten rocks, and gases escape from the Earth
Mountain An area of land that rises steeply above ground at least 2,000 feet.
Plain A large area of flat, or gently rolling land
Basin An area of land that is lower than its surroundings; some basins are filled with water
Island An area of land completely surrounded by water
Plateau A high flat topped land-form; At least one steep side
Butte High Flat topped Area with cliff like sides
Isthmus A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land
Strait A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water
River Source Where a river originates or begins
Mesa High flat topped land-form with cliff like sides; larger than a butte
Delta A plain formed at the mouth of the river, triangular shaped, and where sediment is deposited
Archipelago A cluster of Islands
Valley A low stretch of land between mountains or hills; land drained by water erosion
Peninsula An area of land surrounded by water but is connected to mainland (ex. Florida)
Tributary A River or stream that flows into a larger river
Canyon A deep narrow valley with steep sides; often with a stream
Hill An area of land that rises Gently out of ground with a rounded peak
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