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Plateau
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A high flat area that rises steeply above the surrounding land.
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Dam
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A wall built across a river, creating a lake that stores water.
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Gulf
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Part of an ocean that extends into the land; larger than a bay.
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Reservoir
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A natural or artificial lake used to store water.
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Hill
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A rounded, raised landofrm; not as high as a mountain.
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Mesa
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A hill with a flat top; smaller than a plateau.
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Canyon
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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
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Butte
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A small, flat-topped hill; smaller than a mesa or plateau.
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Coast
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The land along an ocean.
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Bay
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Part of an ocean or lake that extends deeply into the land.
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Peninsula
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A body of land nearly surrounded by water.
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Island
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A body of land completely surrounded by water.
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Harbor
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A sheltered place along a coast where boats dock safely.
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Peak
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The top of a mountain.
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Mountain
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A high landofrm with steep sides; higher than a hill.
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