history terms – Flashcards
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inference
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a conclusion based observations.
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Gulf
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A large part of the ocean that extends into land.
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Ocean
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A large body of water.
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Coral Reef
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An ocean ridge made up of skeletal remains of tiny sea animals.
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Island
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An area of land entirely surrounded by water.
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Wetlands
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An area of land covered by shallowed water.
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Forest
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An area of densely wooded land.
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Lake
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An inland body of water.
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Coast
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An area of land near the ocean.
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Volcano
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An opening in land.
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Canyon
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A deep narrow valley with steep walls.
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Hill
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A rounded elevated area of land smaller than a mountain.
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Plane
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A nearly flat land.
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Dune
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A hill of sand shaped by wind.
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Sinkhole
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A circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapsed.
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Isthmus
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A narrow piece of land connecting two larger land areas.
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Delta
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An area where a river deposits soil into the ocean.
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Bay
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Part of a large body of water that is smaller than a gulf.
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Desert
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An extremely dry area with little water and few plants.
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Glacier
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A large area of moving ice.
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Vally
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An area of low land between two hills or mountains.
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Mountain
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An area of rugged land that generally rises higher than 2,000 feet.
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Oasis
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An area in the desert with a water source.
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Plateau
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A large flat elevated area of land.
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Peninsula
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An area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean.
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Straight
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A narrow body of water connecting two bodies of water.
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River
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A natural flow of water that runs through the land.
