Landmarks
what is An iconic, formerly tallest structure built in 1889.
Eiffel Tower
what is the tallest measured from base to summit, standing over 33,474 feet (10,203 meters), though much is underwater.
Mauna Kea in Hawaii
This is the term for a high-elevation landform, often with a steep slope, that rises above the surrounding area.
mountain?
This largest and deepest ocean on Earth borders North America, South America, and Asia.
The Pacific Ocean?
Because of the extreme cold, people in this far-northern region traditionally lived in igloos and wore seal-skin clothing.
Arctic?
This 1,500-mile-long landmark was built by slaves to protect against northern invaders.
the Great Wall of China?
This mountain is generally considered the tallest in the world above sea level.
Mount Everest?
A large, flat area of land that is raised significantly above the surrounding area, often with steep sides.
plateau?
The gently sloping ocean floor that is found at the edge of the continents.
the Continental Shelf?
This type of community, often found on the edge of a city, allows people to live in a less crowded area and commute to work.
suburb?
This "Lost City of the Incas" was famously discovered by Hiram Bingham.
Machu Picchu
This highest mountain in North America was officially renamed Denali in 2015.
Mount McKinley
This feature is low-lying land located between mountains or hills, usually with a river flowing through it.
valley?
This is the flat, vast, and deep area of the ocean floor.
abyssal plain?
In desert climates, people typically wear loose-fitting, covering clothes to protect themselves from this, not just heat.
the sun/sunburn?
This white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, was built by Shah Jahan for his wife.
What is the Taj Mahal
Located in the Alps along the French-Italian border, this is the highest mountain in Europe.
Mount Blanc
A hot, arid landscape, such as the Sahara, that receives very little precipitation.
desert?
These are the deepest parts of the ocean floor, often found where crustal plates collide.
trenches
This type of structure is often built near homes to help manage water resources in arid regions.
a cistern/well
This London tower, now known as Elizabeth Tower, houses a massive bell known as....
Big Ben?
The Matterhorn, one of the most famous mountains in the world, is part of this mountain range.
the Alps
A narrow, steep-sided valley commonly carved by a river or glacier.
canyon?
A ring of islands that form around a volcano.
atoll?
What physical feature do people settle by?
Rivers or body of water