Which landform refers to land that sticks out into water on three sides?

• A. Beach
• B. Island
• C. Peninsula
• D. Valley

Answer: (C)

A landform that sticks out into a body of water on three sides is called a peninsula. It juts out from the mainland so water surrounds it on three sides while the land remains connected to the larger landmass on one edge. This shape is what makes a peninsula stand out into the water rather than being fully surrounded by water or being a completely different kind of feature.

An island, for example, is completely surrounded by water, not just three sides. A beach is the sandy edge along the shore, not a landform that extends into the water. A valley is a low area between hills, unrelated to sticking out into water. So a peninsula best fits the description of land that extends into the water on three sides.