This is a hill of sand formed by wind, often found in deserts or on beaches. What is it?
A dune
What is this? (Bonus points if you can name this specific one!)
A gulf (The Gulf of Mexico)
What do we call a narrow strip of water connecting two larger seas? (Bonus points if you can name this specific one!)
A strait (The Strait of Gibraltar)
This underwater activity lets you explore deep below the surface using a tank of air and special gear. What is it?
Scuba diving
This activity involves sliding from one place to another while hanging from a cable, high above the ground. What is it?
A zipline
This is a small, shallow area of seawater cut off by a sandbar or coral. What is it?
A lagoon
This landform is almost completely surrounded by water, but it is still connected to the mainland. What do we call it?
A peninsula
What is this? (Bonus points if you can name this specific one!)
A reef (The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia)
This flat sea creature has a long tail and swims gracefully. What is it?
A stingray
This colourful tropical bird is famous for copying human speech. What is it?
A parrot
This is a high, steep rock face, usually next to the sea. What do we call it?
A cliff
This tall coastal building helps ships avoid danger. What is it?
A lighthouse
This is a natural hole or space under the ground or in a mountain. What is it?
A cave
This is the general word for where land meets the sea. What’s it called?
The coastline
This natural pool of warm water is heated by underground volcanic activity. Tourists often visit them to relax/bathe. What is it called?
Hot spring
You can sleep or relax in this net-like bed tied between two trees. What is it?
A hammock
This tree grows in tropical coastal swamps and has roots above water. What is it?
Mangrove
This is a wetland with water and trees - muddy and often dark. What is it called?
A swamp
This is a tropical forest full of plants and animals. What is it called?
A jungle
A small, single-storey house often found on beaches or in resorts. What’s it called?
A bungalow
This is a group or chain of islands, often close together in the sea or ocean. What’s the word?
An archipelago
What is this slow-moving, unusual animal called?
A sloth
This body of water is surrounded on three sides by land and often used for boats or harbours. What is it called?
A bay
This is water falling from a high place into a river or lake. What is it?
A waterfall