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ABL Landforms

Vocab Quiz

TermDefinition
Island Land completely surrounded by water.
Bay A body of water that is partly surrounded by land and that is connected by a larger body of water
River Mouth The point where a river enters a lake
Archipelago A chain or cluster of islands
Isthmus An area of land almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Strat A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water
Plateau A large, flat, area that rises above the surrounding land; at least 1 side has a steep slope
River Source Where a river originates or begins
Valley A low stretch of land between mountains or hills; land that is drained by a river
Butte a small, high, flat-topped landform with cliff-like sides.
Delta a plain at the mouth of a river,often triangular in shape formed where sediment by flowing water.
Lake a larger body of water surrounded by land.
Tributary a river or stream that flows into a larger river.
Canyon a deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often with a stream
Basin An area that is lower than surrounding land areas; some basins are filled with water
Mesa A high, flat-topped land form with cliff-like sides; larger than a butte
Peninsula A part of land almost completely surrounded by water
Plain A large of flat or gently rolling land
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