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Geography Vocab. B
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| an area that contains a chain or group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers, or the ocean. | archipelago |
| a ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral | atoll |
| a large or small hollow area in the surface of the land or in the ocean floor | basin |
| a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas | channel |
| a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes | fjord |
| a large floating mass of ice detached (calved) from a glacier | iceberg |
| a flat-topped hill or small plateau with steep sides | mesa |
| an area of relatively level high ground | plateau |
| a large area of level or rolling grassland | prairie |
| a nutrient-rich wetland that supports a variety of reeds and grasses | marsh |
| a wetland that has the ability to support woody plants and trees | swamp |
| a wetland that has poor soil and high peat content | bog |