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Social Studies Geography Terms
6th Grade Social Studies Geography Vocabulary
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Geography
6th Grade
09/06/2012

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Archipelago
Definition
A large group of islands
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Oasis
Definition
Small fertile area surrounded by desert
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Atoll
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A ring like coral island and reef that nearly or entirely encloses a lagoon
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Strait
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A narrow river joining two larger bodies of water
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Gulf
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A large area of a sea or ocean partially enclosed by land, especially a long portion of sea opening through a strait
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Island
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A piece of land surround by water
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Lake
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A large inland body of fresh water or salt water
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Harbor
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A naturally or artificially protected body of water where ships/boats may be anchored
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Bay
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A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth and allowing access to the sea
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Tributary
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A stream that flows into a larger stream or other body of water
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Cape
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A pointed piece of land that sticks out into a body of water
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Isthmus
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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses of land
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Canal
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An artificial waterways or arificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation
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Delta
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A low watery land formed at the mouth of a river from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream
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Desert
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A very dirty area, often sandy, with a little water, extreme temperatures, and a little vegatation
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