Geography Terms – Q4

Seacoast land lying next to a sea or ocean

basin a hollow or depression in the earth's surface, wholly or partly surrounded by higher land (some contain water)

cape a point of land that extends out into water

mesa raised area with steep sides and a large, flat top

BUTTE an isolated hill with sloping sides and a small flat top

BLUFF a small rounded cliff that usually overlooks a body of water

FOOTHILLS a hilly region at the base of a mountain

tributary a stream or river that empties into a larger river

slope side of a hill or mountain

SWAMP area of low wetland with trees

FJORD a long, deep, narrow body of water that is bordered by steep cliffs

TUNDRA a treeless plain especially of arctic regions having a permanently frozen layer below the surface soil and plant life

geyser a natural pool of hot water that sometimes erupts, sending steam and hot water gushing into the air

GRASSLAND a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing

SUMMIT the highest point on a mountain