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GEOGRAPHY VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gulf | A large part of ocean that extends into the land |
| Bay | part of a large body of water that is smaller than a gulf |
| Peninsula | an area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean on 3 sides |
| Delta | an area where a river deposits soil into the ocean |
| Isthmus | a narrow piece of land connecting two larger land areas |
| Strait | a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water |
| Wetland | an area of land covered by shallow water |
| Coast | an area of land near the ocean |
| Valley | an area of low land between hills or mountains |
| Canyon | a deep narrow valley with steep walls |
| Plain | a nearly flat area |
| Dune | a hill of sand shaped by the wind |
| Oasis | an area in the desert with a water source |
| Plateau | a large flat elevated area of land |