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Geology
7th Grade
01/26/2011

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Archipelago
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Either a group of islands or a body of water that has many islands in it. The Hawaiian islands
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Atoll
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A circular island that encloses a lagoon. Atolls are usually formed on top of a submerged volcanoes.
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Bay
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A body of water that penetrates a coastline. It is generally wider in the middle. It is usually smaller than a gulf but larger than a cove. Chesapeake bays in Deleware
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Canyon
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A deep narrow depression in the earths surface, often having a river running through it. Canyons are also known as gorges. The Grand Canyon
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