1. Landforms
Real-World Examples

2. Plain Large area of flat or gently sloping land

3. Basin Low region surrounded by higher land

4. Delta Land built up at the mouth of a river.

5. Isthmus A narrow piece of land connecting two larger pieces of land.

6. Strait narrow channel joining two bodies of water

7. River Large stream of water that flows through land

8. Bay Part of a body of water that extends into the land

9. Mountain Raised area of land, usually with steep sides; the highest landform.

10. Lake body of water completely surrounded by land. Usually fresh water.

11. Gulf Part of a body of water that extends into the land
Gulf Part of a body of water that extends into the land. Larger than a bay.

12. Peninsula A narrow piece of land sticking out into the water and surrounded by water on three sides.

13. Plateau Flat or gently rolling land higher than the surrounding land.