- atoll: ring-shaped island formed by coral buildup on the rim of an underwater volcano
- canyon: deep, narrow valley with high steep walls
- sound: long, wide body of water connecting larger bodies of water
- badlands: area of barren land with roughly eroded ridges and peaks
- desert: dry areas of land, desolate, waterless, with little vegetation
- peninsula: piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides
- bay: body of water that is partly enclosed by land with a wide outlet to the ocean
- tundra: vast, treeless plains with permafrost and small, low plants
- butte: hill that rises abruptly from surrounding area with sloping sides and a flat top
- prairie: an inland, grassland area
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of landforms activity worksheet.