Landforms Definitions

  any inlet of an ocean, sea or lake that extends into the land.

a natural depression in the earth's surface, usually holding water

narrow strip of land that connects 2 large landmasses and separates 2 bodies of water.

a body of water completely surrounded by land.

an area of land that is lower than the land around it

long, low area of land between hills or mountain ranges

a raised area of land; not as high as a mountain

a deep, narrow valley, usually with steep sides and a river flowing through it

a steep fall or flow of water from a higher elevation

dry areas of land having very little rainfall or plant life

a narrow piece of land projecting into the sea.

flat-topped, elevated landform

a mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock, or gas erupt

a large, steep area of land which usually rises more than 1,000 feet

sandy, pebbly, or rocky shore of a body of water.

a large, natural stream which flows into a larger body of water

a raised, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

a piece of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides

  a deep hollowed-out area, often found in the side of a cliff or hill

large body of year-round ice and snow that moves slowly across the land

a body of land completely surrounded by water