Exploring Key Land and Water Forms Quiz

In geography, a cape is a pointed piece of land that extends into a body of water, usually the sea.

A peninsula is specifically defined as a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides, distinguishing it from other geographical features like mountains, forests, and deserts.

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land, bordered by water on two sides.

A strait is specifically a narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water, often serving as a passage between them.

An island is a piece of land surrounded by water, not the other way around.

A lake is specifically defined as a body of water that is surrounded on all sides by land, differentiating it from other bodies of water like oceans, rivers, and underground water sources.

A bay is a body of water that is partially enclosed by land, with an opening to the sea or lake. It is typically formed by the erosion of a coastline or by the inflow of a river.

A Gulf is a large body of water that is partially surrounded by land. It is typically larger than a bay and smaller than a sea. Gulls are often important places for shipping and can have unique ecosystems due to their partially land-locked nature.