Landforms Week 1 Definitions

Vocabulary flashcards for Landforms Week 1.

Bay

Part of a large body of water that extends into a shoreline, smaller than a gulf.

Beach

The land along the edge of a body of water consisting of loose particles such as sand, gravel, or pebbles.

Cape

Point of land that extends into a river, lake, or ocean.

Channel

A wide strait or waterway between two landmasses that lie close to each other.

Cliff

The high, steep face of rock or soil.

Desert

A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs.

Hill

The landform that rises above the surrounding terrain and is lower and more rounded than a mountain.

Island

A piece of land surrounded by water.

Isthmus

Narrow stretch of land connecting two larger land areas.

Ocean

A large body of saltwater that surrounds the continents; one of the five major oceans.

Pond

A body of standing water that is smaller than a lake; it can be natural or artificial.

River

A natural body of moving water; a large natural stream of water that runs through the land.

Valley

A low area between hills or mountains often with a river running through it.

Volcano

A mountain formed as liquid rock or ash erupts from inside the earth.