Land Forms Flashcards
What is an inlet of a sea or ocean where the land curves inward and forms an indentation. It is larger than a cove.
Bay
What is a narrow strip of land with water on both sides. It joins two large areas of land.
isthmus
What is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land
plateau
What is a piece of land completely surrounded by water.
Island
What is a large, tall mass of rock with steep sides. It is much higher than a hill.
Mountain
What is a piece of land nearly surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
Peninsula
What is a raised area or mound of land. It is smaller than a mountain.
Hill
What is a vent or opening in the Earth’s crust from which ash, steam, and/or lava can escape.
Volcano 🌋
What is a low place between mountains
Valley
What is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
Canyon
What is a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, an ocean, a lake, a stream, or another river
River
What is a tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river.
Delta
What is a large area of flat land with few trees. It can also be known as a prairie, grassland, or savanna.
Plain
What is a large body of salt water that surrounds a continent
Ocean
What is a green place in desert that may have water.
Oasis
