A | B |
mountain | land that is much higher than the land around it |
canyon | deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often created by running water |
delta | triangle-shaped area of land at the mouth of a river |
gulf | part of a sea or ocean extending into the land |
isthmus | narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas of land |
peninsula | land surrounded by water on 3 sides |
island | land surrounded by water on all sides |
plain | area of flat or gently rolling low land |
plateau | area of high, mostly flat land |
strait | narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water |
valley | low area between mountains |
volcano | opening in the earth, often raised, through which lava is forced out |
ocean | large body of salt water; cover much of the earth |
lake | large body of fresh water; not flowing |
river | flowing body of water |