a long, thin area of water that flows
river
an overflow of water
flood
an overflow of water that happens very fast
flash flood
water drops that fall from clouds
rain
weather that usually includes strong wind and rain or snow
storm
tiny pieces of rock and other materials that cover the ground
soil
a type of soil that has a rough texture; water easily flows through it
sandy soil
a type of soil that has a smooth texture; water does not easily flow through it
clay soil
to soak up liquid, like a sponge does
absorb
a high area of land with a side that is almost straight up-and-down
cliff
a high area of land that isn't as tall as a mountain
hill
a high area of land with steep sides
mountain
where one side is higher than the other
slope
something that is very high up on one end and very low at the other end
steep
large areas of flat land with few trees
plains
a drawing of a place that shows where things are
map
