Landforms and Geographic Features Flashcard 2

Front

Which landform is characterized by steep, vertical walls and a narrow, deep channel?

Back

Canyon

Front

Which geographic feature is a large body of water surrounded by land?

Back

Lake

Front

Which landform is a flat, elevated area with steep sides?

Back

Mesa

Front

Which geographic feature is a body of water that flows into another body of water, sometimes with many fingering streams?

Back

River delta

Front

Which landform is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?

Back

Isthmus

Front

Which geographic feature is a large area of land covered in sand or rocks with little to no vegetation?

Back

Desert

Front

Which landform is a cone-shaped or dome-shaped hill that will sometimes spew lava or hot ash?

Back

Volcano

Front

Which geographic feature is a body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface?

Back

Ocean

Front

Which landform is a steep, high rock face?

Back

Cliff

Front

Which geographic feature is a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain or valley?

Back

Glacier