Types of Landforms (with pics)

Front

A ______________________ is a feature on the Earth's surface made of rock and dirt.

Back

landform

Front

A ___________________ is an area of land that is much higher than the land surrounding it. It is taller than a hill.

Back

mountain

Front

A _____________ is a rounded area of land. It is lower than a mountain.

Back

hill

Front

A _____________ is low land between two mountains or hills.

Back

valley

Front

A ________________ is a deep narrow valley with steep sides. It often has a stream or river flowing through it.

Back

canyon

Front

A ______________ is a large flat area of land without trees. (Like Kansas!)

Back

plain

Front

A ____________________ is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it.

Back

plateau

Front

A __________________ is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

Back

peninsula

Front

An _______________ is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

Back

island

Front

A ___________________ is a dry area that gets less than 10 inches of rainfall per year.

Back

desert