Landforms
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
River
These landforms are known for their explosive nature.
Volcanoes
an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.
Flood
Nepal, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States are home to some of the largest examples of this landform.
Mountains
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
what is a shore?
a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
Hurricane
a long, narrow island of sand that lies parallel to the mainland coast, separated by a body of water like a lagoon or sound
Barrier Islands
a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
Earthquake
a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Valley
a strip of land covered with sand, pebbles, or small stones at the edge of a body of water, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.
Beaches
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.
Tides
Rift Valleys
This natural process transports pieces of rocks and landforms through wind, water, and living organisms.
Erosion
the movement of a mass of rock, soil, debris, or earth down a slope due to gravity
Landslides
a series of powerful ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances, such as large earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides
Tsunamis
Continental shelf
an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.
Watershed
This natural process breaks down rocks, soil, and minerals into smaller pieces when it comes into contact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Weathering
Seamount
Mid-ocean ridge
a flat, large area of the ocean floor found at depths of 2,000 to 6,000 meters, covered by a thick layer of sediment
Abyssal Plain
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This landform is usually in the shape of a triangle and is found where rivers meet the ocean.
Deltas
Estuaries
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river.
Inlets
Continental Slope