Landforms and Bodies of Water

Front

Land surrounded by water on three sides

Back

Peninsula

Front

Group of islands

Back

Archipelago

Front

Large flat land, higher than surroundings, steep sides

Back

Plateau

Front

Narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses

Back

Isthmus

Front

Flat topped mountain with steep sides

Back

Mesa

Front

Low area between hills or mountains

Back

Valley

Front

Landform higher than surrounding area

Back

Mountain

Front

Land surrounded by water

Back

island

Front

Flat land areas for agriculture

Back

Plain

Front

Bodies of fresh water that flow on land

Back

river