1. LANDFORMS
Chapter 6- Lesson 1

2. Mountains Tallest Landforms Steep slopes and tall peaks
Single peaks, chains, ranges, mountain systems (Rocky Mountains=6 mountain systems)

3. Mountains

4. Hills
Smaller than mountains
Rounded crests

5. Canyons Deep valleys with steep sides
Often a river or stream run along the bottom of a valley or canyon

6. Canyons

7. Plateaus High landforms with flat surfaces
Often found along the tops of canyons
Can extend for many miles

8. Plateaus

9. Mesa
Similar to plateaus, but smaller
Spanish word for “table”

10. Plains
Broad and flat
Lower than their surroundings

11. River Valley
A river flowing (usually through a valley)

12. Flood Plain Floor of a river valley on either side of the river
Water covers when it overflows
Can be hundreds of km wide

13. Flood Plain