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Social Studies
6th Grade
09/21/2015

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continent
Definition
of seven largest bodies of land on earth
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ocean
Definition
one of four largest bodies of water on earth
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hemisphere
Definition
half of earth
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globe
Definition
a ball shaped model of the earth
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bay/gulf
Definition
part of a body of water that reaches into the land
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sea
Definition
a large body of water [usually salt] partly or completely enclosed by water.
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country
Definition
territory of nation continents are divided into country
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cataract
Definition
a large waterfall or steep rapids
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key legend
Definition
description that explains chart or map
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scale
Definition
the relationship between real size and size used on a map
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compass rose
Definition
an instrument used to show direction
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elevation altitude
Definition
the height of land. '[ usually above sea level]
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archipelago
Definition
a group of chains of islands
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island
Definition
land entirely surrounded by water
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isthmus
Definition
a narrow strip of land that connects2 larger bodies of water
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strait
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a narrow sketch of water that connects 2 larger bodies of water
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plateau
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an area of mostly high, flat land
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valley
Definition
low lands between hills or mountains
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canyon
Definition
a valley deep narrow between hills or mountains
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fjord
Definition
a narrow inlet of the sea between steep banks or cliffs
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