Week 19
Large area of flat land
Plain
A small collection of water in a hollow place, supplied by a spring and discharging its surplus water by an outlet, smaller than a lake
Pool
A large stream of water flowing in a Chanel on land toward the ocean, a lake, or another river, larger than a brook
River
A large body of water nearly enclosed by land
Sea
Ocean surface level used as base for measuring elevation and sea depth; the average tide level
Sea level
A body of stagnant water usually without an outlet, larger than a puddle and smaller than a lake
Pond
An extensive tract of land, mostly level, destitute of trees, and covered with tall, coarse grass
Prairie
The slope of ground on the right hand side of the river when facing downstream
Right bank
Narrow ridge of fine particles of stone created by the current or tide
Sandbar
The coast or land adjacent to the sea, a large lake, or river
Shore
A structure constructed perpendicular to the harbor for securing vessels and receiving goods unladen or to be shipped on board
Pier
A fast moving river current caused by a moderate descent
Rapids
A chain or range of rocks, lying at or near the surface of the water
Reef
The part or channel of a river by which its waters are discharges into the ocean or into a lake
River mouth
The place where a body of water meets the land
Shoreline
The bottom of the mountain
Piedmont
A small cape, headland or promontory; a tract of land, extending into the sea
Point
A long or continued range of hills or mountains; the upper part of such a range
Ridge
The beginning of a river; the headwaters
River source
A harbor of the sea, accommodating seafaring vessels
Seaport
Flat section of land higher than the surrounding area
Plateau
A steep fall or descent of land, perpendicular or nearly so
A place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted
Reservoir
An extensive open plain or meadow; a plain destitute of trees
Savanna
A place where the water is shallow or of little depth; a sand bank or bar; a shallow
Shoal