Landform Definitions & Pictures
valley
A valley is a low place between
mountains.
desert
A desert is a very dry area.
plain
Plains are flat lands that have
only small changes in elevation.
plateau
A plateau is a large, flat area of land
that is higher than the surrounding
land.
mountain
A mountain is a very tall high,
natural place on Earth - higher than
a hill. The tallest mountain on
Earth is Mt. Everest.
coast
A narrow strip of land that borders the
ocean along land. Coasts are
constantly changing because of the
water wave action and shifting sand or
rock.
peninsula
A peninsula is a body of land
that is surrounded by water on
three sides.
island
An island is a piece of land that is
surrounded by water.
