Altitude is the height of an area, measured from sea level.

A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river.

A channel is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water (like the English Channel). A channel is also a part of a river or harbor that is deep enough to let ships sail through.

A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time.

Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets).

The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole.

An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea.

A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf).

A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation.

A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.

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Term	Definition
altitude	Altitude is the height of an area, measured from sea level.
canyon	A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river.
channel	A channel is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water (like the English Channel). A channel is also a part of a river or harbor that is deep enough to let ships sail through.
dune	A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time.
geomorphology	Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets).
Arctic Circle	The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole.
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).
canal	A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation.
cape	A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.

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