Geography Terms worksheet featuring a list of 21 geographical features with corresponding definitions.

Let’s solve this step by step.

We have a list of 21 geography words (numbered 1 to 21) and 21 definitions (labeled a to u). Our job is to match each word with its correct definition.

We’ll go one by one, using what we know about geography terms.

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1. Mountain → A large natural elevation of the Earth’s surface → That’s c

2. Valley → A low area between mountains or hills → That’s d

3. Desert → A barren area where little precipitation occurs → That’s a

4. Canyon → A deep gorge typically with a river flowing through it → That’s b

5. Bay → Coasted body of water connected to a larger main body like an ocean or lake → That’s p

Wait — let’s check: “Bay” is usually a part of the sea that curves into land. Definition p says: “Coasted body of water that directly connected to a larger main body of water such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay.” Yes, that fits.

But wait — look at definition t: “The part of the land adjoining or near the sea.” That sounds more like “coast”.

Hold on — let’s keep going and come back if needed.

Actually, let’s re-check:

Definition p = Bay? Let’s see other options.

Maybe better to do all matches carefully.

Let me make a table in my mind:

Word → Best matching definition

1. Mountain → c) large natural elevation → ✔
2. Valley → d) low area between mountains/hills → ✔
3. Desert → a) barren, little rain → ✔
4. Canyon → b) deep gorge with river → ✔
5. Bay → p) coasted body of water connected to larger body → Hmm… but “bay” is water, not land. Actually, yes — a bay is a body of water partially enclosed by land. So p might be okay, but let’s see if there’s a better fit.

Wait — definition q is about oceans. r is plain. s is peninsula. t is coast. u is delta.

Actually, let’s look at definition p again: “Coasted body of water that directly connected to a larger main body of water such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay.”

That actually describes a bay well. For example, San Francisco Bay connects to the Pacific Ocean.

So 5 → p

6. Plateaus → j) fairly level high ground upland, tableland → ✔
7. Lake → o) area filled with water surrounded by land → ✔
8. Island → h) piece of land surrounded by water → ✔
9. Landform → m) natural or artificial feature of solid surface of Earth → ✔ (landform is any shape on Earth’s surface)
10. Cave → f) natural underground room in hillside or cliff → ✔
11. Archipelago → l) extensive group of islands or island chain → ✔
12. Waterfall → k) water flows over vertical drop → ✔
13. Glacier → i) slowly moving mass of ice from snow accumulation → ✔
14. Peninsular → s) large land area surrounded by water on three sides → Wait — “Peninsular” is adjective; should be “Peninsula”. But definition s says: “Large land area surrounded by water on three sides.” That’s a peninsula. So 14 → s
15. Hill → g) naturally raised area, not very high → ✔
16. Volcano → e) mountain with crater/vent for lava → ✔
17. Delta → u) occurs where river enters ocean or sea → ✔ (like Nile Delta)
18. Coast → t) part of land adjoining or near the sea → ✔
19. Continent → n) world’s main continuous expanses of land → ✔
20. Plain → r) flat sweeping landmass, doesn’t change much in elevation → ✔
21. Ocean → q) huge area of water between continents, covers 72% → ✔

Now let’s double-check tricky ones:

- Is “Bay” really p? Let’s compare to other definitions.

Definition t is “part of land adjoining sea” → that’s coast → so 18 → t

Definition p is “coasted body of water...” → that’s bay → 5 → p

What about “Gulf”? Not here. So yes.

Another check: “Delta” → u) where river enters ocean → yes.

“Archipelago” → l) group of islands → yes.

“Glacier” → i) moving ice mass → yes.

All seem to fit.

Let’s write them out clearly:

1. Mountain → c
2. Valley → d
3. Desert → a
4. Canyon → b
5. Bay → p
6. Plateaus → j
7. Lake → o
8. Island → h
9. Landform → m
10. Cave → f
11. Archipelago → l
12. Waterfall → k
13. Glacier → i
14. Peninsular → s
15. Hill → g
16. Volcano → e
17. Delta → u
18. Coast → t
19. Continent → n
20. Plain → r
21. Ocean → q

Wait — I think I made a mistake with #5 Bay.

Let me read definition p again: “Coasted body of water that directly connected to a larger main body of water such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay.”

Actually, that sounds more like a “gulf” or even “sea”, but “bay” is also correct.

But look at definition t: “The part of the land adjoining or near the sea.” → That’s definitely “coast”.

And definition p — is there a better match?

Wait — what about “Inlet”? Not listed.

Actually, let’s check standard definitions:

- Bay: a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. → So it’s a body of water.

Definition p says “coasted body of water” — maybe typo? Should be “coastal”?

Anyway, among given choices, p is best for bay.

But let’s see if any other word could take p.

No — only bay fits.

Another possible mix-up: “Peninsular” vs “Peninsula”

The word is “Peninsular” — which is an adjective, but in context, they mean “Peninsula”.

Definition s says: “Large land area surrounded by water on three sides.” → That’s peninsula.

So 14 → s is correct.

Similarly, “Plain” → r) flat land → correct.

“Ocean” → q) huge water between continents → correct.

I think all are matched correctly.

Final Answer:

1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b, 5-p, 6-j, 7-o, 8-h, 9-m, 10-f, 11-l, 12-k, 13-i, 14-s, 15-g, 16-e, 17-u, 18-t, 19-n, 20-r, 21-q

Let me write it neatly.

Final Answer:
1. c
2. d
3. a
4. b
5. p
6. j
7. o
8. h
9. m
10. f
11. l
12. k
13. i
14. s
15. g
16. e
17. u
18. t
19. n
20. r
21. q