Landforms and Bodies of Water

Front

A body of land nearly surrounded by water, usually on three sides.

Back

Peninsula

Front

Land formed at the mouth of a river by deposits of silt, sand, and pebbles.

Back

River Delta

Front

A narrow waterway or channel connecting two larger bodies of water.

Back

Strait

Front

A narrow strip of land bordered by water, that connects two larger bodies of land.

Back

Isthmus

Front

A high, flat landform that rises steeply above the surrounding land.

Back

Plateau

Front

A large group, or chain of islands.

Back

Archipelago

Front

A very dry area where few plants grow.

Back

Desert

Front

A waterway built to carry water for navigation or irrigation. Navigation canals usually connect two other bodies of water.

Back

Canal

Front

A body of land completely surrounded by water.

Back

Island

Front

An area of low-lying land surrounded by higher land.

Back

Basin