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3.03 key terms
shemar whitaker
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mountains | a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill. |
| deserts | the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal. |
| oceans | a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically. |
| coastlines | the outline of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance. |
| lakes | a large body of water surrounded by land. |
| creeks | a natural stream of water normally smaller than and often tributary to a river. |
| rivers | a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream. |
| waterfalls | a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline. |
| islands | a piece of land surrounded by water. |
| rainforests | a luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall. |
| plains | not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character. |
| grasslands | a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing. |
| canyons | a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it. |
| bays | a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. |
| peninsulas | a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. |