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Linked citation goes here Mountain Mount Everest is 29.029 feet tall. It is located between China and Nepal. Many people attempt to climb to the summit each year. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. Linked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

Hills This photo is of a hill in Montana. Montana is located on the North American continent. It borders Canada. Hills like this one can be seen in Yellowstone National Park. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://www.worldtravelguide.net/united-states-america/montana Return to Exhibit

Volcano This photo is of Mt. Saint Helens volcano as it erupts in1980. It is a stratovolcano located in Washington state. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/05/17/mount-st-helens-people-stayed/27311467/ Return to Exhibit

Desert This photo was taken in the Mojave Desert. It is located in Southeast California, Arizona, and Nevada. Temperatures can reach 134 degrees in Death Valley. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://www.desertusa.com/mojave-desert.html Return to Exhibit

Valley This photo is of Tibet Valley. It is located west of Kanding in China. The photo was taken during the month of July. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://asiagrace.com/china/tibet-valley.php Return to Exhibit

Plains The Northern Great Plains spans more than 180 million acres and crosses five U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. As large as California and Nevada combined, this short- and mixed-grass prairie is one of only four remaining intact temperate grasslands in the world. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://www.worldwildlife.org/places/northern-great-plains Return to Exhibit

Canyon This photo is of the Waimea Canyon and is located on the island of Kauai. It is 10 miles long and 3600 feet deep. The canyon was formed by erosion from the Waimea River. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://www.grayline.com/tours/kauai---hawaii/waimea-canyon-experience-5918_62/ Return to Exhibit

Canyon This photo is of the Grand Canyon located in Arizona. It is 277 river miles long, 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://foundtheworld.com/grand-canyon-national-park-arizona/ Return to Exhibit

Island This island is smaller than the one we live on today. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://www.hngn.com/articles/196279/20160412/island-nations-are-in-for-an-exceptionally-dry-future.htm Return to Exhibit

River This photo is of the Colorado river as it flows through the Grand Canyon. It is responsible for the creation of the Grand Canyon. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. Do you think the river water is flowing swiftly or is it calm like a swimming pool? http://www.desertusa.com/colorado/intro/du_introcr.html Return to Exhibit

Waterfall This is a photo of Akaka Falls located on the Island of Hawaii in Honomu. This waterfall is 422 feet high. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/hawaii/akaka-falls-state-park/ Return to Exhibit

Lake This is a satellite photo from NASA showing the Great Lake Superior. It is one of the largest and deepest fresh water lakes. It is 350 miles long by 160 miles wide. You can find this lake in North America between Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and East Ontario. I white shading on the water is ice that has not melted from the winter months. Looking at this photo, describe the physical characteristics you see. https://astrobob.areavoices.com/2015/05/24/astronaut-photographs-lingering-ice-on-lake-superior/ Return to Exhibit