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What is the term for the exact location of a place on Earth? (described by global coordiantes)
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What is the term for an area of land drained by a given river and it's branches?
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What is the term for the exact location of a place on Earth? (described by global coordiantes) absolute location
What is the term for an area of land drained by a given river and it's branches? basin
What is the term for a part of a large body of water that extends into a shoreline, generally smaller than a gulf? bay
What is a deep and narrow valley with steep walls? canyon
What is a wide strait or waterway between 2 landmasses that are close to each other. Also known as a deep part of a river or other waterway. channel
What is the term used for a steep, high wall of rock, Earth or ice? cliff
What are the 7 large landmasses on the Earth called? continents
What is the name of a flat, low-lying land build up from soil carried downstream by a river and deposited at it's mouth? delta
What is an Action Plan? It is the plans for completing a project in our class. It shows what and how a student will learn about a country or culture.
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