3. Gulf A large part of the ocean that extends into land

4. Ocean A large body of water

5. Coral Reef An ocean ridge made up of skeletal remains of tiny sea animals

6. Peninsula An area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean

7. Bay Part of a large body of water that is smaller than a gulf

8. Isthmus A narrow piece of land connecting two larger land areas

9. Delta An area where a river deposits soil into the ocean

10. Island An area of land surrounded entirely by water

11. Strait A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

12. Sinkhole A circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapses

13. River A natural flow of water that runs through the land

14. Wetlands An area of land covered by shallow water

15. Forest An area of densely wooded land

16. Lake An inland body of water

17. Coast An area of land near the ocean

18. Volcano An opening in the Earth’s crust where lava, ash, and gases erupt

19. Canyon A deep, narrow valley with steep walls

20. Plain A nearly flat area of land

21. Hill A rounded, elevated area of land smaller than a mountain

22. Dune A hill of sand shaped by wind

23. Desert An extremely dry area with little water and few plants

24. Oasis An area in the desert with a water source

25. Plateau A large, flat, elevated area of land

26. Glacier A large area of slow-moving ice

27. Valley An area of low land between hills or mountains

28. Mountain An area of rugged land that generally rises higher than 2,000 feet

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