What is a Landform?

~a natural formation or area of land~ Landform ~a natural formation or area of land~

~a large body of salt water~ Oceans ~a large body of salt water~ There are 5 oceans on the earth. Oceans cover nearly 71 percent of Earth's surface.

River ~fresh water that flows across the surface of the land~ Most rivers flow to the ocean.

~a landform that is lower than the surrounding area~ Valley ~a landform that is lower than the surrounding area~ Valleys are often found between hills, mountains, and plateaus. Water from higher areas can flow down into valleys, creating rivers and streams.

Mountain ~a landform that rises above the surrounding area, but it has a peak~ A row of connected mountains is called a range. The longest mountain range is the Andes Mountains of South America, which extends for 4,400 miles and goes through seven countries.

Plateau ~similar to a mountain, but it has a flat surface on top~ One of the largest plateaus is the continent of Africa.

Hill ~rises above the surrounding area and has a rounded top.~ Hills look like bumps in the earth.

Canyon ~a deep, narrow valley with steep sides~ The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long.

Volcano ~a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock, below the surface of the earth~ Volcanoes are formed when magma from within the Earth's upper mantle works its way to the surface.

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