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Took Kit 2
Geographic Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| peninsula | Piece of land mostly surrounded by water |
| islands | Piece of land completely surrounded by water |
| mountains | A large, steep hill |
| canyons | A deep, narrow valley, usually with a river and steep sides |
| plateaus | A flat highland |
| mesas | An area with a flat top, slightly elevated, smaller than a plateau |
| harbors | Part of a body of water where ships can anchor |
| gulfs | Deep inlet of the sea |
| rivers | Body of water flowing into an ocean |
| deserts | Very dry land, with few plants |
| forests | Area of thick vegetation |
| valleys | Low area of land between hills or mountains |
| plains | Large area of flat land with few trees |