1. Geography Terms – Q4

2. Seacoast
land lying next to a sea or ocean

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

4. cape
a point of land that extends out into water

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

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

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

8. FOOTHILLS
a hilly region at the base of a mountain

9. tributary
a stream or river that empties into a larger river

10. slope
side of a hill or mountain

11. SWAMP
area of low wetland with trees

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

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

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

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

16. SUMMIT
the highest point on a mountain