Landforms and Bodies of Water

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1. A large, dlow-moving mass of snow and ice; often found on a mountain.

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2. The point where a river enters a lake, sea, or ocean.

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3. A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

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4. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often a stream or river flows through it.

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5. An opening in the Earth's surface that spews molten rock, gasses, and ashes.

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6. A large, flat area that rises above the surrounding land; it looks like a mountain with a flattened top.

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7. A depression (or low place) in the surface of the land; some are filled with water.

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8. A triangular plain at the mouth of a river; it is formed when sediment (rocks, dirt, minerals) is placed near the mouth by flowing water.

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9. An area of land completely surrounded by water.

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10. A large area of flat or gently rolling land.

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11. A river or stream that flows into a larger river.

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12. A large, fast-moving waterfall.

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A small raised area of land with steep sides; it's smaller than a plateau.

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14. A large area of land with water on three of its sides.

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15. A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land.

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16. A high, flat-topped landform with cliff-like sides; it's smaller than both a plateau and a mesa.

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17. A part of a sea or lake that extends into the land; it's larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.

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18. A broad plain on either side of a river, formed when sediment settles on the riverbank.

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19. A low area of land between hills or mountains; it usually follows a stream or river; it's great for farmland

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20. A long, narrow part of the sea bordered by steep cliffs; lots of them are found in northern Europe.

Use the map provide on the page above this to answer the following questions.

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What direction did the ship have to travel to get to the bay?

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22. What is another name for this landform that offers natural protection for ships?

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23. Does a reef have a low or high elevation?

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24. Describe what a lake is.

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25. What is the name of the body of water being described in this clue?

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26. What is the name of the area of flat land being described in the clue?

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27. What is the name of the waterway being described in this clue?

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28. Where are you based on what is being described in the clue?

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29. What is the climate or long-term weather of the area being described in the clue?

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30. What is the name of the landform being described in the clue?

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31. What is the name of the body of water that is being described in the clue?

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32. What is happening to the elevation of the land forms as you travel this route?

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33. What is a valley?

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34. What is the name of the landform being described in this clue?

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35. What is the name of the landform being described in this clue?

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1. A large, dlow-moving mass of snow and ice; often found on a mountain.

2. The point where a river enters a lake, sea, or ocean.

3. A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

4. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often a stream or river flows through it.

5. An opening in the Earth's surface that spews molten rock, gasses, and ashes.

6. A large, flat area that rises above the surrounding land; it looks like a mountain with a flattened top.

7. A depression (or low place) in the surface of the land; some are filled with water.

8. A triangular plain at the mouth of a river; it is formed when sediment (rocks, dirt, minerals) is placed near the mouth by flowing water.

9. An area of land completely surrounded by water.

10. A large area of flat or gently rolling land.

11. A river or stream that flows into a larger river.

12. A large, fast-moving waterfall.

A small raised area of land with steep sides; it's smaller than a plateau.

14. A large area of land with water on three of its sides.

15. A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land.

16. A high, flat-topped landform with cliff-like sides; it's smaller than both a plateau and a mesa.

17. A part of a sea or lake that extends into the land; it's larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.

18. A broad plain on either side of a river, formed when sediment settles on the riverbank.

19. A low area of land between hills or mountains; it usually follows a stream or river; it's great for farmland

20. A long, narrow part of the sea bordered by steep cliffs; lots of them are found in northern Europe.

What direction did the ship have to travel to get to the bay?

22. What is another name for this landform that offers natural protection for ships?

23. Does a reef have a low or high elevation?

24. Describe what a lake is.

25. What is the name of the body of water being described in this clue?

26. What is the name of the area of flat land being described in the clue?

27. What is the name of the waterway being described in this clue?

28. Where are you based on what is being described in the clue?

29. What is the climate or long-term weather of the area being described in the clue?

30. What is the name of the landform being described in the clue?

31. What is the name of the body of water that is being described in the clue?

32. What is happening to the elevation of the land forms as you travel this route?

33. What is a valley?

34. What is the name of the landform being described in this clue?

35. What is the name of the landform being described in this clue?

36. Describe the relative location of the delta.