Landforms - Definitions
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An area of the Earth’s surface with a definite shape.
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An area that rises above surrounding land and has a
rounded top; lower and usually less steep than a
mountain.
3.
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An area that rises steeply at least 2,000 feet above sea
level; usually wide at the bottom and rising to a narrow
peak or ridge.
4.
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A gap between mountains.
5.
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An opening in the Earth’s surface through which molten
rock, ashes, and gasses from the Earth’s interior escape.
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A huge, slow-moving mass of snow and ice.
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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often has a
stream flowing through it.
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A small raised area of land with steep sides.
9.
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A high, flat-topped landform with cliff-like sides; larger
than a butte.
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A large, flat area that rises above the surrounding land; at
least one side has a steep slope.
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A large area of flat or gently rolling land.
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A broad plain on either side of a river, formed when
sediment settles on the riverbanks.
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A depression in the surface of the land; some are filled
with water.
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A point where a river enters a lake or sea.
Landforms - Definitions
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A triangular-shaped plain at the mouth of a river formed
when sediment is deposited by flowing water.
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A river or stream that flows into a larger river.
17.
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A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of
land.
18.
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A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies
of water.
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A part of a sea or lake that extends into the land.
20.
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A large waterfall; any strong flood or rush of water.
21.
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An area of land almost completely surrounded by water
and connected to the mainland by an isthmus.
22.
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An area of land completely surrounded by water.
23.
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A group of islands scattered within a large area of the
ocean.