Bodies of Water
Large bodies of salt water that make up 70% of the Earth's surface
What are OCEANS?
Large rocky mass that rises above the surrounding land and has steep sides
What is a MOUNTAIN?
Smaller stream that flows into a RIVER
What is a TRIBUTARY?
Body of water that starts at a SOURCE and empties into the ocean at a MOUTH
What is a RIVER?
Land areas that are mostly flat, with very few trees
What are PLAINS?
A row of connected MOUNTAINS
What is a MOUNTAIN RANGE?
Smaller body of salt water
What is a SEA?
Mass of land surrounded by water on 3 sides?
What is a PENINSULA?
Mass of land that is completely surrounded by water
What is an ISLAND?
Part of a SEA or OCEAN that cuts into part of the land
What is a GULF?
The low area between mountains or hills
What is a VALLEY?
Formed when soil is deposited at the mouth of a RIVER, shaped like a triangle
What is a DELTA?
Similar to a GULF, but much smaller
What is a BAY?
Like a PENINSULA, only smaller
What is a CAPE?
Number of OCEANS on Earth
What is 4?