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What is a peninsula
A part of land that juts out into the water on 3 sides, but is attached to land on the fourth side
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What is a river
naturally flowing water, usually fresh water, flowing into another river, a lake or an ocean
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What is Asia
the largest continent, as measured in square miles
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What is Japan
This Asian country is an island that lies in the Indian Ocean, east of China
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What is Boston
home to Paul Revere and the Old North Church
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What is a volcano
a mountain or hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas can erupt
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What is a lake
large body of water surrounded by land.
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What is Antarctica
this continent has the smallest population (and the coldest climate)
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What is France
this European country is home to the Eifel Tower and the Louvre museum
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What is New York
the Yankees, Nets, Mets and Giants all call this city home.
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What is a sea
wetlands that form at the end of a river before it empties into an ocean or sea.
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What is a gulf
a large body of water, larger than a bay, that is a part of an ocean or sea
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What is South America
this continent is known for having the world's longest river.
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What is Italy
Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus were born here
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What is Paris
this major city is known as the "city of lights"
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What is an archipelago
a group of islands
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What is a waterfall
An area of a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop.
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What is Australia
this continent is also a country (and an island)
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What is Spain
take a visit to this country if you want to participate in the Running of the Bulls
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What is London
The Queen, and Big Ben are located here
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What is a cliff
a large area of rock or a mountain with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or a river
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What is a canal
an artificial waterway made by humans, connecting one larger body of water to another larger body of water
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What is Europe
this continent is home to such places as Scandinavia and the Swiss Alps
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What is the United States
this country lies to the south of Canada and north of Mexico
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What is Washington, DC
The Jefferson Memorial and Smithsonian are located in this major city (oh! and President Biden's home is here, too!)
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