SD County's Landforms

4. A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or another river.
6. A large area of flat land, usually found inland from the coast.
7. A pebbly or sandy shore by the ocean.
10. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a stream at the bottom.
11. A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, like San Diego's famous one.
12. A shallow body of water separated from the ocean by a sandbank or coral reef.
13. A rocky coastal area that fills with seawater during the tides, home to sea creatures.
14. A sheltered place along the coast where boats can dock safely.
15. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

1. A flat-topped hill with steep sides, common in San Diego's inland regions.
2. A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising steeply, such as the Laguna range.
3. A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
5. A piece of land completely surrounded by water, like Coronado.
6. The pointed top of a mountain or hill, like Cuyamaca's highest point.
8. The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream.
9. The area where land meets the ocean, found along San Diego's western edge.
10. A steep face of rock, often found along the coast, like at Torrey Pines.
14. A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.