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Bay | part of an ocean or lake extending into the land and usually smaller than a gulf |
Delta | a triangular deposit of sand and soil that collects at the mouth of some rivers |
Gulf | part of an ocean extending into land and usually larger than a bay |
Isthmus | a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two larger areas of land |
Oasis | a fertile place in the desert where there is water and some vegetation |
Strait | a narrow waterway connecting two large bodies of water |
Tributary | a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river |
Canal | a waterway dug across land through which ships can pass through |
Glacier | a huge mass of ice that moves slowly down a moutain |
Island | an area completely surrounded by water |
Lake | a large body of water surrounded by land |
Mountain range | a row of connected mountains |
Mouth of a river | the part of a river where its waters flow into another body of water |
Peninsula | land surrounded by water on all sides but one |
Plain | a broad and flat or gently rolling area usually low in elevation |
Valley | low land between hills and mountains |
Volcano | an opening in the earth's surface through which steam, ashes, and lava are forced out |
Harbor | a sheltered area of water where ships can anchor safely |
Desert | a dry region that may be sandy and without trees |
Swamp | low, wet land that supports grass and trees |