Words beginning with A - C
the elevation of an object in relationship to a given plane, often sea level
Altitude
a vast sandy plain characterized by minimal precipitation and plant growth
Desert
a tract of land surrounded by water
Island
the vast body of water that covers more than three-fifths of the surface of the globe, also called the sea
Ocean
a fast-moving river current, caused by a moderate descent
Rapids
the edge or margin of the land next to the sea; the seashore
Coast
a natural elevation of land; a mass of earth rising above the common level of the surrounding land
Hill
a hill or mountain of ice; a vast body of ice accumulated in valleys in high northern latitudes
Iceberg
a portion of land connected with a continent by a narrow neck or isthmus but nearly surrounded by water
Peninsula
the slope of ground on the right-hand side of the river when facing downstream
Right bank
a small inlet or bay; recess in the sea shore
Cove
a long, narrow, deep valley formed by glacial erosion and flooded by ocean water
Fjord
a bank or causeway, particularly along a river to prevent inundation
Levee
a flat-topped mountain with steep walls
Mesa
narrow ridge of fine particles of stone created by the current or tide
Sandbar
soft, wet ground covered with grass or other plants, too soft to bear a man
Bog
a low place between hills; a vale or valley
Dale
the distance of any place on the globe from another place, eastward or westward; the distance of any place from a given meridian
Longitude
a line of connected mountain ranges
Mountain chain
a place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted
Reservoir
a steep, rugged rock; a rough broken rock or point of a rock
Crag
an arm of the sea; the mouth of a river or lake where the tide meets the current
Estuary
the top or crown of a hill; a little round hill or mount; a small elevation of the earth
Knoll
a steep fall or descent of land, perpendicular or nearly so
Precipice
a place where the water is shallow or little dwpth; a sand bank or bar; a shallow
Shoal