Loveable Landforms Michigan Edition
What is a Landform? Definition : Different kinds of land on earth Examples Mountains Hills Islands These are NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS !
Peninsula Definition: Land surrounded by water on three sides Michigan is made up of two peninsulas Can you see any other peninsulas on the Michigan map? Keweenaw Peninsula Leelanau Peninsula
Island Definition: A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water. Michigan has more than 500 islands! Mackinac Island Beaver Island Can you think of a state that is made up of islands?
Sand Dunes Definition: Ridges or hills of loose sand piled up by the wind Most are found near Lake Michigan Sleeping Bear dunes
Mountain Definition: A very high, natural place on earth, higher than a hill Mt. Arvon is the highest in Michigan (2000 ft.) Do we have mountains in Michigan?
Mountain Range Definition: A row of connected mountains Michigan has two mountain ranges The Huron Mountains The Porcupine Mountains Porcupine Huron