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These 4 specific landforms found all over the world
Mountains, plateaus, plains and valleys
The top of a mountain is called what?
A peak
Plateaus are known for having this type of surface
A flat surface
Plains are ideal for this activity because of their flat land and rich soil
Farming
Valleys often have these types of flowing water
Rivers or streams
What category do mountains, plateaus, plains, and valleys fall under?
Landforms
Mountains are formed by these large pieces of Earth's crust
Tectonic plates
The main characteristic that defines plateaus compared to plains
Higher elevation
This famous plain stretches across most of North America.
The Great Plains
Valleys are found between what area of land?
Mountains or hills
The Pampas found in South America, are a great example of what landform?
Plains
This famous mountain is the tallest mountain in the world
Mount Everest
Plateaus are formed in two main ways.......
Volcanic activity or the slow uplift of flat land.
Plains are created when.....
Erosion flattens land, eventually creating plains.
How are valleys formed?
Through erosion or the movement of glaciers
This huge, mass of ice helps form valleys and fjords
Glaciers
Mountains are known for what features?
Jagged peaks, steep slopes and in most cases snowy tops.
This famous plateau is often called the roof of the world
Tibetan plateau
Vast, wide and flat areas of land
This famous valley is found in California, USA
Yosemite Valley
This vast, flat landform stretches across the middle of North America
The Great Plains
Wind, water, and ice slowly wear away mountains through this process
Erosion
This plateau in North America includes parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Colorado plateau
2 important ways people use plains
Farming and they create space for cities and towns.
Describe a valley
Valleys are low areas between mountains or hills