Canada unit landforms and key vocab

Front

A broad inlet of the sea where land curves inward.

Back

bay

Front

Narrow water passage connecting two seas or large water areas

Back

strait

Front

A small arm of the sea, lake, or river.

Back

Inlet

Front

A deep sea inlet almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

Back

gulf

Front

Pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean

Back

beach

Front

Landform mostly surrounded by water, connected to mainland.

Back

Peninsula

Front

A large steep hill

Back

mountain

Front

Low land between hills or mountains, often with a river.

Back

valley

Front

Large flat land with few trees

Back

plain

Front

Low-lying land flooded in wet seasons, often waterlogged.

Back

marsh