Geographical features

5è AClàudia Carnota

Headland

A narrow area of land jutting out into a sea, lake, etc.

Lagoon

Where a spit has joined two pieces of land and sea water is trapped behind to from a lake.

Gulf

A large area of a sea or ocean partially enclosed by land.

Bay

A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea.

Coast

A zone where the land meets the sea.

Cliff

A high and steep rock face sometimes under attack by the sea.

Beach

The area covered by sand or pebbles deposited by the sea.

Breakwater

A barrier that protects a harbour or shore from the full impact of waves.

Cave

Formed where waves and the material that they carry hit a weak part of the cliff.