Landforms and Bodies of Water

A body of land nearly surrounded by water, usually on three sides.

Land formed at the mouth of a river by deposits of silt, sand, and pebbles.

A narrow waterway or channel connecting two larger bodies of water.

A narrow strip of land bordered by water, that connects two larger bodies of land.

A high, flat landform that rises steeply above the surrounding land.

A large group, or chain of islands.

A very dry area where few plants grow.

A waterway built to carry water for navigation or irrigation. Navigation canals usually connect two other bodies of water.

A body of land completely surrounded by water.

An area of low-lying land surrounded by higher land.