Landforms

A section of ocean surrounded by land, but smaller than a gulf.

• island

• pond

• bay

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

A body of standing water that is smaller than a lake.

• pond

• gulf

• wetland

A high, steep surface of rock that sometimes has an overhang.

• cave

• cliff

• plateau

A long area of low land found between hills or mountains.

• canyon

• plain

• valley

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A land mass of great height and steep sides.

• mountain

• hill

• plateau

Land completely surrounded by water.

• pond

• island

• peninsula

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

A deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it.

• canyon

• gulf

• mountain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

An area of low land that is covered by water at least part of the year.

• plain

• island

• wetland

Land next to the ocean.

• island

• coast

• bay

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The weather of a place over a long period of time.

• climate

• erosion

• region