Geography term practice

what is A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often has a stream

flowing through it.

• Canyon

• Atoll

what is A part of a sea or ocean that extends into land.

• Archipelago

• Bay

what is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land.

• Canyon

• Isthmus

What is A large waterfall or any strong flood or rush of water.

• River

• Cataract

what is A triangular-shaped plain at the mouth of a river, formed when

sediment is deposited by flowing water.

• Delta

• Cataract

What is An area of land completely surrounded by water.

• Island

• Peninsula

What is The name of a huge super continent that scientists believe split

apart about 200 million years ago, forming different continents.

• Pangea

• The United States of America

What is A small raised area of land with steep sides.

• Butte

• Mesa

What is A high, flat-topped land-form with cliff-like sides; larger than a

butte.

• Butte

• Mesa

What is A large, flat area that rises above the surrounding land; at least

one side has a steep slope.

• Mesa

• Plateau