| A | B |
| coastal plain | Low land that dies along an ocean. |
| peninsula | Land almost entirely surrounded by water. |
| plateau | An area of high, mostly flat land. |
| basin | Low, bowl-shaped land with higher ground all around it. |
| canyon | A deep, narrow valley with steep sides. |
| mountain range | A group of connected mountains. |
| fertile | Good for growing crops, or rich land. |
| sand bars | A ridge of sand, as one formed in a river or along a shore. |
| ground water | Water beneath the Earth's surface. |
| tributary | A stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river. |