Physical Characteristics

4. landform that rises slightly above the land around it
6. an area of land that has similar characteristics
9. area of land where water covers the soil at varying levels all year round limestone: a porous stone formed over millions year from shells, coral, and sand
11. natural shapes that make up the Earth's surface
12. land that is surrounded by water
13. a body of water with land on all sides
14. a coastal body of water partially surrounded by land that feeds into a large body of water

1. large flowing body of water that moves across the land
2. a large area of flat land with little to no trees
3. the outer layer of the Earth’s surface
5. a hole that forms when open spaces and caverns form under the ground, causing the surface to collapse
7. forested wetland that includes many different types of trees and vegetation
8. wetland that is dominated by grasses and reeds
10. an area of high, flat land