Social Studies Landform names Flashcards
I need to different landform names, their characteristics, and their appearance.
1
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Delta
A
Land made of soil left behind as a river drains into a larger body of water.
2
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Dam
A
A wall built across a river, creating a lake that stores water.
3
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Fault
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The border between two of the plates that make up Earth’s crust.
4
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Gulf
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Parts of an ocean that extends into the land; larger than a bay.
5
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Canyon
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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
6
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Bay
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Part of an ocean or lake that extends deeply into the land.
7
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Canal
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A channel built to carry water for irrigation or transportation.
8
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Source
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The starting point of a river.
9
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Volcano
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An opening in Earth’s surface which hot rock and ash are forced out.
10
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Mouth
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The place where a river empties into a larger body of water.
