Semester 2 Geography Terms M-R

2. a tract of land overrun with heath; a marsh; a fen; ground covered with stagnant water
6. a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, but of no definite altitude
7. flat section of land higher than the surrounding area
10. a portion of land connected with a continent by a narrow neck or isthmus but nearly surrounded with water
11. an extensive tract of land, mostly level, destitute of trees, and covered with tall, coarse grass
14. a place where water is collected and kept for use when wanted
15. the bottom of a mountain
16. a body of stagnant water usually without an outlet, larger than a puddle and smaller than a lake
17. a large stream of water flowing in a channel on land toward the ocean, a lake, or another river, larger than a brook
18. the opening or entrance of a cave, pit, well, or den
20. the slope of ground on the righthand side of the river when facing downstream
21. a long or continued range of hills or mountains; the upper part of such a range

1. a line of connected mountain ranges
2. a pit or excavation in the earth from which metallic ores, mineral substances, and other fossil bodies are taken by digging
3. 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
4. a steep fall or descent of land, perpendicular or nearly so
5. a small cape, headland, or promontory; a tract of land extending into the sea
6. a flat-topped mountain with steep walls
8. a row of mountains
9. large area of flat land
11. a structure constructed perpendicular to the harbor for securing vessels and receiving goods unladen or to be shipped on board
12. the beginning of a river; the headwaters
13. pasture or grassland annually mown for hay
14. a fast-moving river current, caused by a moderate descent
19. a tract of low land, very wet and miry and overgrown with coarse grass
20. a chain or range of rocks, lying at or near the surface of the water