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Geo Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atoll | An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. |
| bay | A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf). |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| cove | A cove is small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock. |
| dune | A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time. |
| mesa | A mesa is a land formation that has a flat area on the top and steep walls - mesas usually occur in dry areas. |
| 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. |
| range | A range is a chain of mountains and/or high elevations. |
| reservoir | A reservoir is a man-made lake that stores water for future use. |
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