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Geographical Terms

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archipelagoA group of islands
canyonA deep, narrow valley with high, steep sides
coastLand along a large lake, sea, or ocean.
DesertA large land area that receives very little rainfall
forestA large area covered with trees
gulfA large part of an ocean or sea that lies within a curved coastline
HarborA sheltered body of water where ships can safely anchor
hillA small area of land that is higher than the land around it
islandA piece of land that is surrounded by water
isthmusA narrow piece of land that joins two larger areas of land
lakeA body of water completely surrounded by land
mountainLand that rises much higher than the land around it
mountain RangeA row of mountains that are joined together
oceanOne of the Earth's largest bodies of water
plainA large, flat land area
plateauA large area of land where the highest elevation is generally the same
riverA body of fresh water that flows from higher to lower land
seaA large body of salt water nearly or partly surrounded by land
valleyLower land between hills or mountains


Social Studies Teacher
St. Matthews K-8
St. Matthews, SC

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