Name: __________________________________________Homeroom Teacher: ______________________

Geography Matching

Write the letter on the blank to match each geographic term with its definition.

A. An opening in the Earth’s surface through which molten rock, ashes, and
__________ basin
gasses escape from inside the Earth.

B. A depression in the surface of the land; some of these are filled with
__________ bay
water.

C. A triangular-shaped plain at the mouth of a river, formed when sediment

__________ butte
is deposited by flowing water.

__________ canyon D. A river or stream that flows into a larger river.

__________ cataract E. A large waterfall; any strong flood or rush of water.

F. An area that rises above surrounding land and has a rounded top; lower
__________ delta
and less steep than a mountain.

__________ glacier G. A part of a sea or lake that extends into the land

__________ hill H. A narrow stretch of water that connects two large bodies of water.

I. An area of land almost completely surrounded by water and connected to

__________ island
the mainland by an isthmus.

__________ isthmus J. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often has a stream or river running through it.

__________ mesa K. A high, flat-topped landform with cliff-like sides; larger than a butte

__________ mountain L. A huge, slow-moving mass of snow and ice

__________ mountain pass M. A large area of flat or gently rolling land

__________ peninsula N. A gap between two mountains.

__________ plain O. An area of land completely surrounded by water

P. An area that rises steeply at least 2,000 feet above sea level; usually wide
__________ plateau
at the bottom and rising to a narrow peak or ridge

__________ river mouth Q. A small raised area of land with steep sides

__________ strait R. One of seven large land masses on Earth

__________ tributary S. One of four large bodies of water on Earth

__________ volcano T. The point where a river enters a lake or sea

__________ continent U. A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land

__________ ocean V. A large flat area that rises above the surrounding land; at least one side has a steep
slope