Landforms. Archipelago: chain of islands Atoll: remains of volcano in ocean.

Landforms

Archipelago: chain of islands

Atoll: remains of volcano in ocean

Butte: smaller

Mesa: medium

Plateau: largest

Cove: water curves into coast

Bay: larger water curves into coast

Gulf: largestwater curves into coast

Cape: finger of land extend into water

Peninsula: larger finger of land extending into water

Canyon: carved by river/ steep clifs

Cliff: watch out

Channel: narrow water passage between land

Strait: water passage between land

Tributary: stream joining river

Estuary: fresh and salt water mix

Delta: lowland at mouth of river from sand, rocks, dirt

Fjord: sea inlet w/ steep cliffs

Geyser: hot spring spray

Isthmus: narrow land strip connecting 2 large land masses with water on both sides.

Wetland: includes marsh/ swamp

Desert/dune