Types of Landforms- Review

Elongated shape of land projected out into a body of water (Ex: Florida)

Freshwater surrounded by land. Sizes range from one acre to several thousand acres

Located at the mouth of a river. Comprised of mud, silt, sand & gravel

The opening of a river where water flows into another body of water

Low area of land between hills or mountains. 2 shapes: 1) V-Shaped 2) U-Shaped

Body of water partially surrounded by land & connected to the sea

Area of low land where surface water from rain, melting snow, or ice meets at a single point

Body of fresh water moving over the earth. Can be man-made. Are bigger than streams

Landforms that rise above the surronding terrain. Contains 3 parts: 1) Summit 2) Slope 3) Base

Opening of a river where the water flows into another body of water, where the delta forms

Grassland scattered with shrubs and a few trees. 2 seasons: 1) long, dry winter 2) wet summer

Land surrounded by the sea on all sides. 2 different kinds: 1) Continental 2) Oceanic

Hilly mountainous high area of a country

Water covers the soil at or near the surface. Several different kinds: tidal, coastal, inland

Large flat area of land that rises thousands of feet in the air. Covers 45% of Earth's surface