The Earths History and Surface

lithosphere - land

hydrosphere - water

atmosphere - air

continents - large landmass

islands - land with water on all sides

isthmus - strip of land with water on either side

peninsula - land with water on 3 sides

mountian - tall elevation

plateau - mountian with flat top

plain - wide, flat area

ocean- Very large body of water

sea - body of water partially enclosed by land

lake - body of water enclosed by land

river - flowing body of water that drains into another body of water