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What is a large part of an ocean or sea that extends into land?
Map Skills Terms – Sixth Grade
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| gulf | part of an ocean or sea that extends into the land, usually larger than a bay. |
| island | a body of land completely surrounded by water |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land, bordered by water on both sides, serving to connect two larger areas of land. |
What is a point of land extending into an ocean or lake?
A cape is a high point of land that extends into a river, lake, or ocean.
Is a small part of an ocean that extends into the land?
Geography Terms
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| bay | part of an ocean, sea, or lake that extends into the land, usually smaller than a gulf |
| butte | a small, flat-topped hill, smaller than a plateau or mesa |
| canal | a waterway built to carry water for navigation or irrigation; usually connects to other bodies of water |
| canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides |
What is a long narrow landform that extends into a river lake or ocean?
Geography Landform Terms
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| canyon | deep and narrow valley with steep walls |
| cape | point of land that extends into a river, lake, or ocean |
| channel | wide strait or waterway between two landmasses that lie close to each other; deep part of a river or other waterway |
| cliff | steep high wall of rock earth or ice |
What part of the ocean extends into land?
Gulf, Part of an ocean extending into land and usually larger than a bay.
What is land next to a lake called?
Littoral land is a term used to refer to land that is located next to a pooled body of water. Littoral land includes land that is situated next to a lake, ocean, or sea. Littoral land is colloquially called “beachfront” or “lakefront” property, while riparian land has earned the moniker of “riverfront” property.
What is smaller than a lake?
Pond – a body of water smaller than a lake, especially those of artificial origin. Rill – a shallow channel of running water. These can be either natural or man-made. Also: a very small brook; rivulet; small stream.