Landforms 1
What is a large, tall mass of rock with steep sides that is larger than a hill?
What is a mountain
Large natural stream of water flowing into another body of water
River
Isthmus
A large area of flat land with little to no trees
What is a low place between mountains?
Valley
Piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
Peninsula
Large body of saltwater
Ocean
Cliff
A raised area or mound of land, smaller than a mountain
Hill
Lava erupts from here, "holed mountain"
Volcano
Inlet of a sea or ocean
Bay
Coast
A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land
Plateau
Sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
Delta
Dry region, usually without trees
Desert
A low wetland where grass and trees grow
Swamp
A deep narrow valley with steep sides, sometimes has water running through it
Piece of land completely surrounded by water
Island
Large chunk of slow moving ice
Glacier
Large body of fresh water
Lake