Landforms

Front

Cone-shaped mountain formed by eruptions from the interior of the earth.

Back

Volcano

Front

Small islands of sediment that divide a river into smaller parts at its mouth.

Back

Delta

Front

Area located between ranges of hills or mountains.

Back

Valley

Front

Wetland partially or occasionally covered in water.

Back

Swamp

Front

Land raised higher than surrounding land with a flat surface.

Back

Plateau

Front

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides and often with a river or stream on its floor.

Back

Canyon

Front

Land that rises to a summit of no more than 1,000 feet.

Back

Hill

Front

A portion of land nearly surrounded by water (has water on three sides).

Back

Peninsula

Front

Land completely surrounded by water.

Back

Island

Front

Flat or rolling grassland with few trees but covered with grasses.

Back

Prairie