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6. what is an oasis?

  • isolated, out crop of land
  • fertile area formed where a hollow reaches the underlying water table
  • large hollows scooped from the surface by the wind

7. what is a plateau?

  • hallow area
  • high, flat area of land
  • deep sided valley

8. what is a mesa?

  • flat-topped mountain with steep sides
  • hollow area
  • small flat topped mountain

9. what is a inselberg?

  • fan shaped river
  • large, isolated outcrop of hard rock
  • flat topped mountain

10. what is a desert pavement?

  • flat, rocky area with a smooth polished surface
  • dried out slat lake
  • large hollows scooped from the surface by the wind