1. Landforms

2. Plain A large flat area. A large flat area.

3. Mountain A natural rise in the earth’s surface that is larger than a hill. A natural rise in the earth’s surface that is larger than a hill.

4. Desert A large, dry area that receives very little rainfall. A large, dry area that receives very little rainfall.

5. Island A piece of land surrounded by water. A piece of land surrounded by water.

6. Basin A dip in the earth’s surface that is shaped sort of like a bowl. A dip in the earth’s surface that is shaped sort of like a bowl.

7. Valley The low area between two mountains or hills. The low area between two mountains or hills.

8. Canyon A low area between two much higher areas. A low area between two much higher areas.

9. Peninsula An area almost completely surrounded by water – except for a piece of land that connects it with the mainland. An area almost completely surrounded by water – except for a piece of land that connects it with the mainland.

10. Delta Created where a river flows into a larger body of water, such as an ocean or lake. Created where a river flows into a larger body of water, such as an ocean or lake.

11. Plateau Large flat area with steep drops on both sides. Large flat area with steep drops on both sides.

12. Mesa A medium-sized flat area with steep drops on both sides. A medium-sized flat area with steep drops on both sides.

13. Butte Small flat area with steep drop on both sides. Small flat area with steep drop on both sides.