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Geographic Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| archipelago | a chain or set of islands grouped together . |
| cape | Point of land extending into a body of water . |
| delta | A triangle-shaped area of rich soil near the mouth of a river. |
| desert | A dry region that may be sandy usually with little vegetation. |
| glacier | A large mass of ice that moves very slowly through a valley or down a mountain. |
| harbor | A sheltered area of water where ships can anchor safely |
| island | a body of land surrounded by water |
| isthmus | A narrow strip of land with water on both sides that connects two larger land areas |
| lake | A body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land |
| mountain range | A group or chain of connected mountains |
| oasis | A fertile place in the desert where there us water and some vegetation |
| peninsula | An area of land extending into a body of water, water on three side |
| plain | A large, flat or gently rolling area of land |
| plateau | An elevated piece of land with a flat top |
| river | A large stream of water that flows into a lake, ocean or other large bodies of water |
| strait | A narrow channel of water joining two larger bodies of water |
| swamp | low, wet, spongy land that supports a wide variety of plant life |
| tributary | A small stream or river that flows into a larger river |
| valley | The low land between hills or mountains |
| volcano | A mountain that may erupt and release hot liquid or lava along with ash and gas from the top |
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