Landforms

This landform is described as land with water completely surrounding all sides.

• island

• peninsula

• lake

• river

This landform has steep sides with pointed tops. This landform is often covered with forests.

• plateau

• valley

• mountain

• canyon

This landform is a narrow body of water that flows between two areas of land. It can connect to bigger bodies of water.

• lake

• ocean

• river

• valley

A plateau is different from a mountain because

• It has a flat top and not pointed.

• It is pointed on top.

• It has water flowing on top.

• It has steep sides.

This landform is described as the low land that runs between two mountains or hills.

• canyon

• river

• plateau

• valley

A peninsula is different from an island because

• it has land all around it.

• it is surrounded by water on all sides but one that is connected to land.

• it is a body of water that connects to an ocean.

• it is surrounded by land on all sides but one that is connected to water.

This landform is a large area of flat land with very few trees.

• plateau

• island

• mountain

• plains

This landform is similar to a mountain but does not have very steep sides and is smaller.

• island

• hill

• plain

• plateau

This landform is a body of water that has land all around it. It is usually made of fresh water.

• ocean

• river

• island

• lake

This body of water covers most of the Earth. It is made of salt water and is home to many creatures.

• lake

• ocean

• pond

• river