Landforms

Front

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

Back

beach

Front

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

Back

canyon

Front

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

Back

a strait

Front

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

Back

Plateau

Front

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

Back

Sea

Front

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

Back

ocean

Front

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

Back

an isthmus

Front

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

Back

a mesa

Front

A group or chain of islands is known as ______________

Back

an archipelago

Front

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

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desert