Topo Quest Terms

1. a long, narrow arm of the ocean protruding deep into the land, usually with high hills or mountains on its side
4. a narrow, deep waterway connecting two bodies of water; the deepest part of a river or waterway.
7. a stream or river that flows into another stream or river.
9. a point of land extending into a body of water.
10. – a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two larger areas of land.
12. a topped hill with steep sides, usually in an arid area.
13. a huge mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain.
15. a narrow waterway connecting larger stream or river.
16. an opening in the earth’s surface through which steam, ashes, and lave are forced out.
17. part of an ocean or lake extending into the land, usually smaller than a gulf.

2. a triangular deposit of sand and soil that collects at mouth of some rivers.
3. land that is surrounded by water on all sides but one.
5. a group of many islands.
6. a fertile strip of land where there is water and some vegetables.
8. a large stream of water that flows into a lake, ocean, or other bodies of water.
11. a waterway dug across land though which ships can pass though.
12. the part of a river where its waters flow into another body of water.
13. part of an ocean extending into land and usually larger than a bay.
14. a sheltered area of water where ships can anchor safely.
15. low, wet land that support grass and trees.
16. low land between hills or mountains.