Geographical Landforms and Water Bodies

A canal is a man-made waterway constructed for irrigation, drainage, or to allow boats to travel between bodies of water.

A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface of the earth, allowing lava and gas to escape.

A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.

A strait is a narrow, natural passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time.

A pond is a small body of still water, either natural or artificial, that is smaller than a lake.

A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

A bay is a body of water partially surrounded by land, often providing a sheltered area for ships.

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.

A peninsula is a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland on one side.

An island is a piece of land surrounded entirely by water.

An ocean is a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.

A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

A canyon is a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, often formed by erosion over long periods.

A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees.

A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment that is carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or stagnant water.

A hill is a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.

A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of drops.

A mountain is a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.