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geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| canyon | A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river. |
| canal | A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. |
| cliff | A cliff is a steep face of rock and soil. |
| delta | a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. |
| island | An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water. |
| glacier | A glacier is a slowly moving river of ice. |
| mesa | A mesa is a land formation that has a flat area on the top and steep walls - mesas usually occur in dry areas. |
| mountain | A mountain is a very tall high, natural place on Earth - higher than a hill. The tallest mountain on Earth is Mt. Everest. |
| oasis | An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile. |
| peninsula | A peninsula is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. |