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Social Studies
5th Grade
02/28/2012

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Term
Abundant
Definition
A lot of something.
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Arctic
Definition
An area far to the north that is cold.
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Basin
Definition
A depression in the earths surface. (Bowl)
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Bay
Definition
An area of sea encolsed on three sides by a curving coasth.
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Cordillera
Definition
The main system of moutain ranges on a continent.
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Fjord
Definition
A long step- sided in from the sea between highland.
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Glacier
Definition
A large body of ice
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Harbor
Definition
A place where ships can anchor safely.
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Highland
Definition
Hilly ground, higher than its surroundings.
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hydroelectric
Definition
Electricity produced by water.
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Inlet
Definition
A narrow stretch of water reaching indand from the sea.
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Laker
Definition
A large ship that travels on a lake.
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Lowland
Definition
Land that is lower than nerby land.
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Peaks
Definition
The tops of mountains.
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Plains
Definition
Large area of flat land.
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Plateau
Definition
The flat top of a hill or mountian.
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Recreational
Definition
Anything done for fun or relaxion.
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Revenue
Definition
Money earned through work.
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Swamp
Definition
An area of wetland with plants.
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Tundra
Definition
A flat treeless plain in the north with permorfrast
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