LANDFORMS
An area of land that is flat but rises higher than the land around it. PLATEAU An area of land that is flat but rises higher than the land around it.
A low land between hills or mountains. VALLEY A low land between hills or mountains.
An area where there is little or no rainfall DESERT An area where there is little or no rainfall
A part of the ocean that is partially surrounded by land GULF A part of the ocean that is partially surrounded by land
Gently sloping land that is not as high as a mountain. HILL Gently sloping land that is not as high as a mountain.
Land surrounded by water (on every side!) ISLAND Land surrounded by water (on every side!)
Water surrounded by land (all around-opposite of Island) LAKE Water surrounded by land (all around-opposite of Island)
High, rocky land with steep sides MOUNTAIN High, rocky land with steep sides
Large body of salt water. OCEAN Large body of salt water.
A broad (large) area of level or treeless country. PLAIN A broad (large) area of level or treeless country.
Flowing water that empties into a large body of water. River Flowing water that empties into a large body of water.
Land that is surrounded by land only on three sides. PENINSULA Land that is surrounded by land only on three sides.