Landforms

The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly is called a / an __________________

A _____________ is a  deep valley with steep walls cut into the earth by running water.

A narrow body of water joining two large bodies of water is called......

• a ithsmus

• an isthmus

• an strait

• a strait

A large, elevated, flat landmass is given a French name (which translate to "plate"). Which is correct?

• Mesa

• Plateau

• Platter

• Butte

A large body of salt water completely or partially enclosed by land is known as a _______.

• Pond

• Gulf

• Bay

• Sea

The entire body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface is known as an _______

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses is called _______.

• an isthmus

• a isthmus

• a strait

• an strait

A broad, flat-topped hill with steep sides. These are usually wider than they are tall.

• a table

• a plateau

• a mesa

• a butte

• A group or chain of islands is known as ______________

• an isthmus

• a strait

• an arcihpelago

• a island group

A barren, often dry or desolate area is called a _____________