Cape - Large landmass that rises notably above its surroundings (larger than a hill).
Cave - Usually rounded elevation of land (lower than a mountain).
Cove - Small, narrow river.
Delta - Flat area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river.
Fjord - Long narrow bank of sand.
Gulf - Large body of water.
Hill - Large underground chamber.
Iceberg - Large floating mass of ice.
Lagoon - Small sheltered indentation in the shoreline.
Marsh - Area of low wet land usually with lots of grasses.
Mountain - Very top of a mountain ending in a point.
Mud Flat - Stretch of muddy land that is exposed at low tide.
Oasis - Fertile area with water in the middle of a desert.
Peak - Large point of land extending into the water, usually at an abrupt angle.
Pond - Small body of water.
Sandbar - Long narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs.
Stream - Place where sections of the earth's crust move relative to each other.
Vall - Shallow body of water protected from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of landforms matching worksheet.
