Geography: Landforms and Bodies of Water Flashcards

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Island

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A piece of land that has water on all sides, but is smaller than a continent. Examples: The Hawaiian Islands, Greenland, Madagascar, Galapagos Islands.

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Strait

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A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

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Tributary

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A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

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Sea

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A large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean and partially enclosed by land.

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Cape

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A point of land that extends into a sea or ocean.

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Delta

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A landform at the mouth of a river created by sediment deposits.

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Hill

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A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.

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Isthmus

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A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side.

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Mountain

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A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

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Mountain Range

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A series of connected mountains.