landforms
nounUK /ˈlændfɔːmz/
US /ˈlændfɔːrmz/
Landforms are the different shapes of the land, like hills, mountains, and valleys.
The teacher showed us pictures of landforms such as mountains and rivers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The natural shapes and features that make up the surface of the Earth.
Scientists study landforms to learn how the Earth changes over time.
3. Specific physical shapes of the ground, such as a canyon or a delta.
A canyon is a landform carved by a river over many years.
4. The visible shapes of the land on a map or in a model.
The model showed landforms like hills and lakes.