Land & Water Forms Quiz: Identify Major Geographic Features

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.

A delta forms where a river slows and deposits sediment as it meets a larger body of water, such as a sea or lake. Deltas are fertile and densely populated due to rich soil. Examples include the Nile Delta in Egypt and the Ganges Delta in South Asia.

An archipelago is a cluster of islands formed by volcanic or tectonic activity. These island groups often share similar ecosystems and climates. Notable examples include Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines, which are economically and biologically significant.

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.