Geography Terms

1. A piece of land completely surounded by water
6. A dense forest rich with different plants and animals, found typically in tropical areas with heavy rainfall
8. A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water
11. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
12. A piece of land almost surrounded by water
13. Deep inlet of the ocean almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth

2. A dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand
3. Land that is good for farming
4. Areas characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, rugged terrain, and often rocky landscapes
5. Areas that are bordering or close to a coastline. A coastline is defined as the line where land and water surfaces meet
7. A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake
9. A cluster or group of islands
10. A large area of relatively flat land with few trees