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What is the definition of Altitude?
What does Archipelago mean?
A body of water interspersed with many isles
What is an Atoll?
A ring-shaped coral reef surrounding a lagoon
Define 'Basin'.
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What does the term 'Continent' refer to?
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What is a Gulf?
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What is the definition of Delta?
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What is a 'Headland'?
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Define 'Marsh'.
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What does 'Latitude' measure?
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What is a 'Peninsula'?
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Study Notes
A-Z Geography Terms & Features
- Altitude: The height of an object relative to a reference point, commonly sea level.
- Archipelago: A cluster of islands surrounding a body of water.
- Arm: A narrow water passage, similar to a creek.
- Atoll: A ring-shaped coral formation encircling a lagoon.
- Bank: A steep incline rising from bodies of water such as lakes and rivers.
- Basin: A sunken area for water, often forming a bay within a narrow entrance.
- Bay: A body of water extending into the land, smaller than a gulf but larger than a creek.
- Bayou: A slow-moving, swampy waterway obstructed by vegetation.
- Beach: The shoreline of a lake or sea, shaped by tides and waves.
- Bluff: A nearly vertical, high bank jutting into water bodies.
- Bog: Soft, wet ground covered with vegetation, unable to support heavy weight.
- Branch: A smaller stream that feeds into a larger one.
- Breakers: Waves crashing against rocks or shore, creating foam.
- Brink: The edge of a steep terrain, such as a riverbank or cliff.
- Brook: A small, natural water stream.
- Canal: An artificial channel for water transportation.
- Canyon: A deep valley with steep rocky sides, formed by water erosion.
- Cape: A prominent land point extending into a body of water.
- Cave: A hollow underground space, can be natural or man-made.
- Cavern: A deep, natural underground chamber.
- Channel: A narrow body of water, like a strait, between land masses.
- Chasm: A deep fissure in the Earth's surface.
- Cinder cone: A hill formed from volcanic debris surrounding a vent.
- Cliff: A steep rock face, typically found on coasts.
- Coast: The border between land and sea.
- Continent: A continuous large landmass not broken by seas.
- Continental Shelf: The submerged edge of a continent.
- Country: A distinct region of land, often recognized as a state.
- Cove: A small bay or inlet along a shoreline.
- Crag: A rugged, steep rocky outcrop.
- Crater: The opening at the top of a volcano.
- Creek: A small stream or narrow inlet.
- Cultivated Land: Land prepared and used for agricultural crops.
- Current: A moving body of water like a stream or tide.
- Dale: A low area between hills or mountains.
- Dam: A structure built to obstruct water flow.
- Dell: A small, wooded valley.
- Delta: A landform where a river splits into several smaller parts before flowing into a larger body of water.
- Desert: A dry, arid region with little precipitation.
- Dike: An earth formation designed to control water flow.
- Divide: A ridge that separates different drainage areas.
- Downstream: The direction in which a river flows.
- Drainage Basin: The area drained by a river and its tributaries.
- Dune: A hill or ridge of sand formed by wind.
- Earth: The planet we inhabit, consisting of land and water.
- Elevation: An area of raised ground such as hills or mountains.
- Estuary: A coastal area where freshwater meets saltwater.
- Fall Line: The transition zone between upland and lowland areas where rivers drop in elevation.
- Field: Land used for agriculture or grazing.
- Fjord: A deep, narrow valley submerged by ocean water, created by glacial activity.
- Foothill: The lower slopes of a mountain.
- Ford: A shallow place in a river for crossing.
- Forest: A significant area covered in trees and vegetation.
- Glacier: A massive body of ice formed in cold regions.
- Glen: A narrow valley between hills.
- Gorge: A narrow valley with steep sides formed by erosion.
- Grove: A small group of trees.
- Gulch: A small, steep-walled valley caused by a stream.
- Gulf: A large bay or recess in the ocean along a coastline.
- Harbor: A sheltered area of water for ships and boats.
- Headland: A prominent point of land extending into the sea.
- Hill: A naturally raised area of land.
- Horizon: The line where the Earth meets the sky.
- Iceberg: A floating mass of ice that has broken off from a glacier.
- Inlet: A narrow body of water between land and islands.
- Irrigated Land: Land that is supplied with water for farming through artificial means.
- Island: A landmass surrounded by water.
- Isthmus: A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
- Junction: A point where two or more entities meet or connect.
- Keys: Small islands or coral reefs.
- Knob: A small, rounded hill.
- Knoll: A small mound or hill.
- Lagoon: A shallow body of saltwater separated from the ocean by land.
- Lake: A large inland body of water.
- Land: The solid surface of the Earth.
- Latitude: The angular distance of a place north or south of the equator.
- Ledge: A narrow shelf or ridge of rock.
- Left Bank: The left side of a river when facing downstream.
- Levee: A raised bank along a river to prevent flooding.
- Locks: A mechanism in a canal to raise or lower boats between sections of water.
- Longitude: The distance of a location from the prime meridian, measured in degrees.
- Marsh: Wetland areas dominated by herbaceous plants.
- Meadow: Grassland typically used for hay production.
- Mesa: A flat-topped hill with steep sides.
- Mine: An excavation for obtaining minerals and other materials.
- Moor: An area of open, uncultivated land.
- Mountain: A significant elevation of land, typically over 1,000 feet.
- Mountain Chain: A sequence of connected mountains.
- Mountain Range: A series of mountains connected by high ground.
- Mouth: The entrance or opening of a waterway.
- Natural Resource: Materials from the Earth with economic value.
- Oasis: A fertile area in a desert with water sources.
- Ocean: A vast body of saltwater covering most of the planet's surface.
- Pass: A navigable route through mountain ranges.
- Pasture: Land covered with grass for grazing livestock.
- Peak: The pointed top of a mountain or hill.
- Peninsula: A landform surrounded by water on three sides.
- Piedmont: The area at the base of a mountain.
- Pier: A structure extending into a body of water for boat access.
- Plain: An extensive area of flat land.
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