Let’s go through each vocabulary word one by one. These are all geography terms related to land and water features. I’ll match the definition with the correct term.
1.
Land surrounded on 3 sides by water → That’s a *peninsula*. Think of Florida — it sticks out into the ocean but is still connected to the mainland.
2.
Large group of islands → That’s an *archipelago*. Like Hawaii or the Philippines — lots of islands together.
3.
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger forms → That’s an *isthmus*. For example, Panama connects North and South America.
4.
A narrow passage connecting two large bodies of water → That’s a *strait*. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
5.
A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially enclosed body of water → That’s a *gulf* (or sometimes “bay,” but “gulf” fits better here). Example: Gulf of Mexico.
6.
A small body of water set off from the main body → That’s a *lagoon*. Often found near coasts, separated by sandbars or coral reefs.
7.
A large body of water surrounded by land → That’s a *lake*. Like Lake Superior or Lake Victoria.
8.
Piece of land extending into a large body of water → This sounds like a *cape*. Capes stick out into the sea — like Cape Cod.
9.
An area of elevated flat land → That’s a *plateau*. It’s high up but flat on top — like the Colorado Plateau.
10.
Land surrounded on all sides by water, smaller than a continent → That’s an *island*. Simple! Like Madagascar or Iceland.
Now let’s write them in order:
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Final Answer:
1. peninsula
2. archipelago
3. isthmus
4. strait
5. gulf
6. lagoon
7. lake
8. cape
9. plateau
10. island
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