Landforms and Bodies of Water

Which is land that's taller than it's surroundings and has steep sides?

• mountain
• valley
• river
• gulch

Which landform has steep sides but a flat top?

• valley
• plateau
• mountain
• hill

What is low land between hills or mountains called?

• hill
• mountain
• stream
• valley

What body of water flows into oceans?

• lake
• sea
• river
• pond

Which landform is surrounded by water on all sides?

• strait
• canyon
• island
• sea

What are broad, flat areas that are "great for growing grains"?

• valleys
• plains
• oceans
• hills

What's the landform with water on three sides?

• strait
• ocean
• sea
• peninsula

Created by the deposit of sediment carried by a river as it enters slower-moving or stagnant water.

• Drainage Basin

• Tributaries

• River Basin

• River Delta

A narrow strip of land with water on either side connecting two larger areas of land

• Strait

• Isthmus

• Valley

• Plateau

A place on the coast where boats may find shelter from rough water

• Bay

• Gulf

• Harbor

• Continental Shelf