Freshwater
Salty Water
Up and Out Landforms
In the Desert
Landforms that Spew
100
This water source runs downhill and is headed towards the ocean or another water source
What is a river
100
This water source is made of fresh or salt water. It is larger than a pond and is surrounded by land on all sides.
What is a lake
100
This landform is higher than the surrounding land. It usually has a peak at the top and is steeper than a hill.
What is a mountain
100
In the desert, this is a deep valley with very steep sides.
What is a canyon
100
This landform occurs when there is a sharp drop off in a river, usually over a ledge.
What is a waterfall
200
This water source is surrounded by land on all sides and is a great place to fish and swim
What is a lake
200
This body of salt water is not as large as an ocean and is often surrounded by land.
What is a sea
200
This landform is higher than the surrounding land and generally has a rounded top.
What is a hill
200
This landform is formed in the desert. It is a natural rock formation that has an opening underneath it.
What is an arch
200
This landform is an opening in the Earth's crust that spews lava and steam and pieces of rock.
What is a volcano
300
A water source that is surrounded by land on all sides and is smaller than a lake.
What is a pond
300
This is the largest body of water in the world. It covers 71% of the Earth and can have waves.
What is the ocean
300
This is a deep valley with very steep sides.
What is a canyon
300
This landform is a large mass of wind-blown sand. It is common in deserted environments like the Sahara Desert.
What is a dune
300
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400
This is a water source with a current a lot like a river but is smaller.
What is a stream
400
This is the largest salt water lake in the west. It is located in Utah.
What is the Great Salt Lake
400
A flat elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding land on at least one side.
What is a plateau
400
This landform is flat and elevated and rises sharply above the surrounding land on at least one side.
What is a plateau
400
This landform is a natural spring with warm to hot water temperatures. Its groundwater is heated by magma or molten rock in volcanic areas.
What is a hot spring
500
What is a glacier
500
A salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel. Its surface and shores are below sea level.
What is the Dead Sea
500
This is the Earth's highest mountain located in the Himalayas. Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay were the first mountain climbers to reach its peak.
What is Mount Everest
500
This landform is found in the desert. It is a spot where water is found and provides habitats for animals and plants.
What is an oasis
500
This landform is a natural spring that occasionally sprays water and steam above ground. A famous one is located in Yellowstone State Park.
What is a geyser