Landforms 1
A large, steep area of raised land, which usually rises more than 1,000 ft.
What is a mountain?
This map shows naturally made landmarks such as rivers, lakes, and mountains.
What is a physical map?
A steep fall or flow of water from a higher elevation.
What is a waterfall?
A low area of land between hills or mountains.
What is a valley?
A narrow piece of land projecting into the sea.
What is a cape?
A naturally raised area of land.
What is a hill?
A map that shows the boundaries of countries, states, and counties.
What is a political map?
A large body of year-round ice and snow that moves slowly across the land.
What is a glacier?
A mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock, or gas erupt.
What is a volcano?
An area of land that is lower than the land around it.
What is lowlands?
A deep, narrow valley, usually with a river flowing through it.
What is a canyon?
This map shows climate and weather conditions, such as temperature, rain, and snow.
What is a weather map?
A small area of land that is completely surrounded by water.
What is an island?
A deep hallowed-out area, often found in the side of a cliff or hill.
What is a cave?
Flat-topped, elevated landform.
What is a mesa?
A dry area of land with very little rainfall.
What is a desert?
A map that shows transportation routes and roads in a particular area.
What a road map?
Any inlet of an ocean, sear, or lake that extends into the land.
What is a bay?
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a peninsula?
A large, natural stream which flows into a larger body of water.
What is a river?
A raised, flat area of land that is higher than surrounding land.
What is a plateau?
A symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions. The cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west.
A small body of water completely surrounded by land.
What is a lake?
Water ecosystems, such as swamps, marshes, and mud flats.
What is wetlands?