Landforms

4. A very dry region that receives little precipitation and has sparse vegetation.
8. One of the vast bodies of salt water that cover most of Earth's surface.
9. An opening in Earth's crust where magma, ash, and gases can reach the surface.
11. A body of fresh water surrounded by land.
12. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over a long period of time.

1. A large area of land covered mainly by trees and other vegetation.
2. A hot spring that periodically erupts, shooting hot water and steam into the air.
3. A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to a larger landmass.
5. A large, steep landform that rises high above the surrounding land.
6. A natural stream of flowing water that usually moves toward a lake, sea, or ocean.
7. A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
10. A large body of salt water that is smaller than an ocean and is often partly enclosed by land.