Landforms Crossword

5. a low place between mountains
9. a very dry area of land with little rainfall and few plants
11. a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, with water on two sides
12. a raised area of land that is lower and less steep than a mountain
13. a huge, slow-moving mass of ice or snow
14. a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides
17. an area distinguished by a unique combination of features
18. the area where land meets the ocean or sea
20. a mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases from inside the Earth

1. a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs
2. a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land
3. a piece of land that is surrounded by water on all sides
4. a land formation with a flat area on top and steep walls - usually occurring in dry areas
6. a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides
7. a low watery land formed at the mouth of a river, formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river
8. a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean
10. a large, flat or gently rolling area of land with few trees
15. a large body of water surrounded by land
16. a very high area of land with steep sides, usually higher than a hill
19. a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river