| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
strait | a narrow body of water that connects 2 larger bodies of water |
plain | flatland |
prairie | flat grassland (United States) |
steppe | flat grassland (Europe/Asia) |
savanna | flat grassland (Africa) |
cape | small landmass surrounded by water on three sides |
peninsula | large landmass surrounded by water on three sides
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bay | small body of water surrounded by land on three sides |
gulf | large body of water surrounded by land on three sides
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oasis | fertile place in the desert that has water
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mouth | where a river leads into a larger body of water |
delta | low, usually triangular landmasses at the mouth of a river |
plateau | a large flat area of land that is higher than its surroundings. |
cataract | a section of a rapidly flowing river where water drops suddenly over rocks or a steep gradient, often creating whitewater rapids or powerful waterfalls |
isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting 2 larger land masses |