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LESSON IV.
Q. What is a Cape?
A. A point of land extending into the water.
Q. What is an Island?
A. A vast elevation of land.
Q. What is a Hill?
A. A small elevation of land.

Studying Geography.

Q. What is a Volcano?
A. A mountain which sends out fire, smoke, and lava.
Q. What is a Valley?
A. The low land between hills or mountains.
Q. What is a Plain?
A. A level tract of land.
Q. What is a Desert?
A. A barren region of country.