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| Mesa | High land formation with a flat area on top and steep cliff-like sides; occur in dry areas; larger than a butte |
| Plateau | Large flat area of land that rises above surrounding land; at least one of its sides has a steep slope |
| Plains | Wide, nearly level stretches of land that have no major changes in elevation; lower than the land around it |
| Butte | Small table land or Mesa with steep sides, formed when plateaus erode away due to wind, rain, or other environmental effects |
| Peninsula | Area of land completely surrounded by water with the exception of an isthmus that connects it to the mainland |
| Canyon | Deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often has a river flowing through it |
| Mountain | Tall natural place on earth that rises steeply at least 2000 feet above sea level; wide at bottom and rises to narrow peak or ridge at top |
| Island | Piece of land that is completely surrounded by water |
| Valley | Low area of land between ranges of mountains, hills, or other uplands; often has river or stream flowing through it |
