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land and water
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| basin | a broad, flat area surrounded by hills or mountains |
| bay | a small area of ocean partly surrounded by land |
| canal | a man-made waterway for transportation or irrigation |
| canyon | a narrow valley with high steep sides |
| channel | a narrow waterway connecting two bodies of water |
| delta | a land deposit at a river's mouth |
| gulf | a large body of water partly surrounded by land |
| harbor | a sheltered area along a seacoast where ships can anchor |
| island | land completely surrounded by water |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| lake | a large body of water completely surrounded by land |
| marsh | low, wet land |
| mesa | a flat-topped hill with steep sides; common in deserts |
| peak | the pointed top of a mountain |
| peninsula | land surrounded by the water on three sides |
| plain | a large area of flat or gently rolling land |
| plateau | an area of high flat land |
| reservoir | a man-made lake for storing water |
| stream | a small body of flowing water |
| tributary | a stream that flows into a larger river |
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