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Geography
term | definition |
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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 |