(Unit 23) - Physical geography
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a gulf
A large area of sea partly surrounded by land, like the Gulf of Mexico.
a bay
A curved area of coast where the sea goes into the land, like the Bay of Biscay.
a strait
A narrow passage of water that connects two larger seas, like the Strait of Malacca.
a current
A continuous flow of water in the sea or a river, like the Gulf Stream.
a landscape
The visible features of an area of land, including hills, rivers, and fields.
a barren plain
A large, flat area of land where almost nothing grows.
an ice field
A large area of ice covering a flat land surface.
an active volcano
A volcano that can still erupt or erupts regularly.
a thermal spring
A natural hot spring where hot water comes out of the ground.
a geyser
A hole in the ground that sends out hot water and steam into the air.
a crop
A plant that is grown for food, like wheat or vegetables.
a coast
The land next to the sea.
a shore
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river.
a valley
A low area of land between hills or mountains.
a gorge
A deep, narrow valley with very steep sides.
a stream
A small, narrow river.
the foot of a mountain
The lowest part of a mountain, where it meets the ground.
a ridge
A long, narrow top of a hill or mountain.
a peak
The pointed top of a mountain.
a summit
The highest point of a mountain.
a glacier
A large, slow-moving river of ice.
a cape
A large piece of land that sticks out into the sea.
a cliff
A high, steep rock face, usually next to the sea.
a peninsula
A piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is still connected to the mainland.
a source
The place where a river begins, usually in mountains or a lake.
a delta
An area of low land where a river splits into smaller rivers before going into the sea.
an estuary
The wide part of a river where it meets the sea, and fresh water mixes with salt water.
a mouth
The place where a river enters the sea or a lake.
a tributary
A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.