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Geography
| term | definition |
|---|---|
| coast | Land that borders the sea |
| continental divide | Mountain range that separates river systems flowing toward opposite ends of the continent |
| desert | Area that has little or no moisture or vegetation |
| hill | Area of land that is raised, but lower and more rounded than a mountain |
| marsh | Lowland with moist soil and tall grasses |
| mountain | High, steep, rugged land that rises sharply above the surrounding land |
| plain | Broad area of fairly level land that is usually close to sea level |
| plateau | A large area of high, flat, or gently rolling land |
| basin | Low-lying land that is surrounded by land of higher elevation |