To solve the problem, we need to match the definitions provided in the sentences with the appropriate landform terms from the list. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. A __________ is a series of connected mountains ranged in a line.
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Definition: A series of connected mountains.
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Matching Term:
Mountain range
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2. A __________ is an area of land not significantly higher than adjacent areas and with minor differences in elevation, commonly less than 500 feet (150 meters).
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Definition: An area of land with minor elevation differences.
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Matching Term:
Plains
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3. The __________ (or plateau) is an elevated region, a mountainous region or elevated part of a country.
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Definition: An elevated region.
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Matching Term:
Highland
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4. The __________ is the land next to the sea; seashore.
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Definition: Land next to the sea.
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Matching Term:
Coast
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5. A __________ is the pointed top (or summit) of a mountain.
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Definition: Pointed top of a mountain.
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Matching Term:
Peak
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6. A __________ is a mountain or hill, usually having a cuplike crater at the summit, formed around a vent from the ash, lava and steam.
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Definition: A mountain or hill with a crater, formed by volcanic activity.
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Matching Term:
Volcano
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7. A __________ is a body of water forming an indentation of the shoreline, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
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Definition: Indentation of the shoreline, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
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Matching Term:
Bay
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8. A __________ is a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
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Definition: Partly enclosed body of water.
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Matching Term:
Gulf
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9. An __________ is a group of islands. An example is Hawaii islands in the Pacific.
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Definition: Group of islands.
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Matching Term:
Archipelago
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10. A __________ is a body of fresh or salty water of considerable size, surrounded by land. The water is usually still.
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Definition: Large body of water surrounded by land, usually still.
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Matching Term:
Lake
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11. A __________ is a flowing body of fresh water. The most important are Nile and Amazon.
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Definition: Flowing body of fresh water.
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Matching Term:
River
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Final Answer:
1. Mountain range
2. Plains
3. Highland
4. Coast
5. Peak
6. Volcano
7. Bay
8. Gulf
9. Archipelago
10. Lake
11. River
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Mountain range, Plains, Highland, Coast, Peak, Volcano, Bay, Gulf, Archipelago, Lake, River}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of physical geography worksheet.
