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Landforms
Term | Definition |
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Canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides |
Volcano | A weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface |
Plateau | A large area of flat land elevated high above sea level |
Butte | a raised, flat area of land with steep cliffs |
Mountain | land with steep sides that rises sharply (1,000 feet or more) from surrounding land; generally larger and more rugged than a hill |
Island | a piece of land surrounded by water |
Peninsula | A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. |
Valley | an area of low land between hills or mountains |
Isthmus | A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
Desert | An extremely dry area with little water and few plants |