History terms. Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Gulf | A large part of the ocean that extends into land. |
Ocean | A large body of water. |
Coral Reef | An ocean ridge made up of skeletal remains of tiny sea animals. |
Island | An area of land entirely surrounded by water. |
Wetlands | An area of land covered by shallowed water. |
Forest | An area of densely wooded land. |
Lake | An inland body of water. |
Coast | An area of land near the ocean. |
Volcano | An opening in land. |
Canyon | A deep narrow valley with steep walls. |
Hill | A rounded elevated area of land smaller than a mountain. |
Plane | A nearly flat land. |
Dune | A hill of sand shaped by wind. |
Sinkhole | A circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapsed. |
Isthmus | A narrow piece of land connecting two larger land areas. |
Delta | An area where a river deposits soil into the ocean. |
Bay | Part of a large body of water that is smaller than a gulf. |
Desert | An extremely dry area with little water and few plants. |
Glacier | A large area of moving ice. |
Vally | An area of low land between two hills or mountains. |
Mountain | An area of rugged land that generally rises higher than 2,000 feet. |
Oasis | An area in the desert with a water source. |
Plateau | A large flat elevated area of land. |
Peninsula | An area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean. |
Straight | A narrow body of water connecting two bodies of water. |
River | A natural flow of water that runs through the land. |
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