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A ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea is called an Atoll. |
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A body of water that is partly enclosed by land and usually smaller than a gulf is called a Bay. |
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| 3 |
A Bog is a large expanse of marshland. |
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A body of running water smaller than a creek is called a Brook. |
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A Canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. |
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A Cape is a point or body of land extending into a body of water, usually the sea. |
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A Cave is a large underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea. |
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A Cove is a small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast. |
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A Creek is a stream of water smaller than a river and larger than a brook. |
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A Delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. |
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A Forest is a dense collection of trees covering a relatively large area and larger than woods. |
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A Gulf is a part of the ocean (or sea) that is partly surrounded by land usually larger than a bay. |
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A Hill is a raised area or mound of land. |
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A Lake is a large body of water surrounded by land on all sides but smaller than a sea. |
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A Marsh is a type of wetland that is found along rivers, ponds, lakes and coasts. |
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A Mesa is a land formation that has a flat area on the top and steep walls. |
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A Moor is a large area of uncultivated land usually with poor wet soil. |
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A Plain is a flat area of land that has only small changes in elevation. |
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A Pond is a small body of water surrounded by land and smaller than a lake. |
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| 20 |
An undersea growth of coral near the surface of the water is called a Reef. |
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A River is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean. |
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A Sea is a large body of salty water that is often connected to an ocean. |
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A Swamp is a type of freshwater wetland that has spongy, muddy land and a lot of water. |
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A Valley is a low place between mountains. |
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