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L.I. Geography
Land forms that are present on Long Island
Term | Definition |
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Island | A body of land surrounded on all sides by water. |
Barrier Beaches | Narrow strips of land in the water. Example: Fire Island |
Bay | A body of water that is connected to an ocean and partly enclosed by land. |
Shore line | The land along an ocean. |
North Shore | Hilly and rocky with many cliffs, coves and harbors. |
South Shore | Flat and sandy. |
Cliffs | High steep rocks that can be found on the North Shore. |
Cove | A small bay surrounded by hills. |
Harbor | A protected body of water here ships can anchor. |
Sound | A long body of water that connects two large bodies of water.Example: East River is connected to the Atlantic ocean. |
Glacier | Large masses of ice. |
Peninsula | A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. Example: Montauk Point |
Erosion | The washing away of soil. |