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  • Landform Definitions: Tundra, Mesa, Strait, Plateau, Bight, Island, and Gulf
    Let's break down these landforms:

    Tundra:

    * Definition: A treeless biome found in the Arctic and on high mountaintops. It is characterized by permafrost (permanently frozen ground), low temperatures, and short growing seasons.

    * Example: The Arctic tundra in northern Canada and Russia.

    Mesa:

    * Definition: A flat-topped hill with steep sides. Mesas are often formed by erosion, leaving a resistant layer of rock at the top.

    * Example: Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, USA.

    Strait:

    * Definition: A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

    * Example: The Strait of Gibraltar, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

    Plateau:

    * Definition: A large, relatively flat area of land that stands above the surrounding terrain. Plateaus can be formed by volcanic activity or by erosion.

    * Example: The Colorado Plateau in the southwestern United States.

    Bight:

    * Definition: A large, open curve or recess in a coastline.

    * Example: The Chesapeake Bay in the eastern United States.

    Island:

    * Definition: A piece of land surrounded by water. Islands can be formed by volcanic activity, erosion, or tectonic shifts.

    * Example: The island of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.

    Gulf:

    * Definition: A large body of water that is partly enclosed by land. Gulfs are often larger and deeper than bays.

    * Example: The Gulf of Mexico, located in North America.

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