Landforms 1
land that rises high above the land around it and is higher than a hill
What is a mountain?
large body of water with land all around it
What is a lake?
A place where water flows over a cliff.
What is a waterfall?
An area of low land between two mountains or hills, that is "U" or "V" shaped.
What is a valley?
A mound of raised land that us smaller than a mountain. Usually formed when mountains wear away.
What is a hill?
A piece of land that angles up or down.
What is a slope ?
A major body of water that covers large parts of the Earth. Usually salty and have names like Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, etc.
What is an ocean?
Cone shaped mountain. Rock and ash come out of it. Has an opening at the top.
What is a volcano?
stream of flowing water that carries freshwater in between 2 pieces of land.
What is a river?
A large, still body of water completely surrounded by land.
What is a lake ?
A vast expanse of land once known as the Great American Desert. It is a dry grassy area that runs from Canada into New Mexico and Texas and is important for farming and mining.
What is The Great Plains?
A natural area of water that is mostly surrounded by land. We have one nearby. The Chesapeake!
What is a bay?
Lakes and streams all flow into one big body of water
What is a watershed?
A large area of flat land that is raised higher than the land around it. Can be an elevated plain.
What is a plateau?
A place that has very little rainfall.
What is a desert?
A narrow strip of land that borders the ocean along land. They are constantly changing because of the water wave action and shifting sand or rock.
What is a coast?
A raised area of land that's flat on top, sometimes found in mountainous areas.
What is a plateau?