Basic Geography Quiz Review (AP Human Geography)

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strait
a narrow body of water that connects 2 larger bodies of water

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TermDefinition
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
bay
small body of water surrounded by land on three sides
gulf
large body of water surrounded by land on three sides
oasis
fertile place in the desert that has water
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