A pointed piece of land extending into an ocean or a lake.
An example of a cape landform is Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA. Cape Cod is a long, narrow peninsula that extends out into the Atlantic Ocean, characterized by its sandy beaches, dunes, and marshes.
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Definition: A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
Capes can be formed by glaciers, volcanoes, and changes in sea level
That landform is called Cape Cod, located in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. It is known for its scenic beaches, quaint villages, and maritime culture.
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The most famous cape landform in the world is likely Cape Horn in South America. It is known for being located at the southernmost tip of the continent and for its notorious reputation for strong winds and treacherous waters.
The Mid-Atlantic Bight is not a landform, but rather a large, U-shaped continental shelf feature off the East Coast of the United States that extends from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras. It is characterized by a broad, gently sloping underwater plain that is influenced by ocean currents and sediment transport.
A harbor or bay is by definition on the coast.
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