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Geo Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| Delta | A delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. It is formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river and are deposited in the delta. |
| Estuary | An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean. |
| Peninsula | A peninsula is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. |
| Strait | A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. |
| Fjord | A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs. |
| Cove | A cove is a small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock. |
| Archipelago | An archipelago is a group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean. |
| Bay | A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf). |
| Atoll | An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. |