Landforms
These landforms are usually very flat with few trees
plains
Name one ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Arctic Ocean
These landforms are known for their explosive nature; they spew lava when they erupt.
volcanoes
____ is a moving body of water.
river
This landform is sometimes called a tableland
plateau
Although not the tallest of landforms, these can still be difficult to climb, but fun to slide down
hills
A large body of water
ocean
These landforms don't really float on the ocean, but they are completely surrounded by water
islands
A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water ?
strait
These landforms are formed over thousands of years by compressed ice and snow
glaciers
There is less oxygen at the top of these high altitude landforms
mountains
How might someone adapt their home if they were living near a large body of water?
put their home on stilts
These landforms are found between mountains or hills
valleys
A large body of saltwater is called this
ocean
An area of densely wooded land?
forest
These landforms are like a valley, but have very steep sides. They are usually formed by rivers.
canyons
A natural flow of water that runs through the land
river
This name is given to landforms that area surrounded by water on three sides
peninsulas
Water falling over a ridge or steep cliff
waterfall
An area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean
cape
This landform is very dry and has little/no water
desert
A type of man-made body of water created to allow boats and other vessels to travel between two major bodies of water
*Think: Henry's lesson
canal
A body of water completely surrounded by land
lake
If someone lives near a large body of water, what might they do for their job?
fisherman
How might you dress if you were visiting a desert?
dress in cool clothes during day, but bring warm clothes as well - it can get cold at night!