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Social Work
6th Grade
09/10/2011

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Archipelago

Definition

a large group of islands 

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Atoll

Definition

a ring like coral island and reef that nearly or

entirely surrounds a lagoon

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Oasis

Definition

small fertile area surrounded by desert

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strait
Definition

a narrow channel joining two larger bodies

of water

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gulf
Definition

a large area of a sea or ocean partially

enclosed by land, especially a long landlocked portion of sea opening through a strait

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island
Definition
a piece of land surrounded by water
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lake
Definition
a large inland body of fresh water or salt water
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harbor
Definition
a naturally or artificially protected body of water where boats may be anchored
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bay
Definition

a body of water partially enclosed by land

but with a wide mouth and allowing access

to the sea

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tributary
Definition
a smaller stream that flows into a larger stream or other body of water
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cape
Definition
a narrow pointed piece of land that sticks out into a body of water
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isthmus
Definition
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses of land
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canal
Definition
an artificial river or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation
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delta
Definition

a low watery land formed at the mouth of a river from the silt, sand and small rocks that

flow down stream

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desert
Definition
a very hot and dry area, often sandy, with little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and little vegetation
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