Earth's Features and Processes

Front

A ____________________________ is a large, flowing body of freshwater and empties into a sea or ocean.

Back

River

Front

Huge sheets of ice that cover land are called _____________________________.

Back

Glaciers

Front

A(n) __________________________ is a large body of saltwater that surrounds a continent.

Back

Ocean

Front

An area of freshwater surrounded by land is called a ____________________.

Back

Lake

Front

___________________________ are large bodies of saltwater that are often connected to an ocean.

Back

Seas

Front

An area of land that is surrounded by water is called an _________________.

Back

Island

Front

A __________________ is an opening in Earth’s surface from which lava flows.

Back

Volcano

Front

A lowland area between mountains is called a __________________________.

Back

Valley

Front

A _________________________ is a deep valley with very steep walls that has been carved by a river.

Back

Canyon

Front

A place on Earth’s surface where the land is much higher than the land that surrounds it is called a __________________________.

Back

Mountain