Landforms & Water
A large body of saltwater that covers most of Earth’s surface.
ocean
A raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.
hill
A hill or mountain that can erupt with lava and ash.
volcano
Waves hit the beach again and again
crash
A volcano can ruin everything around it when it erupts
(when something is badly damaged)
destroy
A smaller body of water completely surrounded by land.
lake
A large natural elevation of land with steep sides.
mountain
A mound or hill of sand formed by wind.
sand dune
Wind _____ sand dunes over time.
creates
A lake can slowly go away during a drought
(when something is gone)
disappear
A long, flowing body of water that usually empties into a larger body like an ocean.
river
A low area of land between hills or mountains.
valley
A place where water falls over a cliff.
waterfall
People keep forests safe from harm.
protect
People make something new
(like a scientist)
invent
A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
island
A large area covered mainly with trees.
forest
An area of sand or small stones next to a body of water.
beach
A river ____ when it reaches the ocean
(when something is over)
ends
A desert becomes greener over many years
(something becomes different)
change
A narrow strip of land where the ocean or sea meets the land.
coast
A dry, sandy area with little rainfall.
desert
king of the jungle
lion
Explorers find a new island
discover
a striped mammal
zebra