1. By Frances Matthews

2. Landforms A natural feature on Earth’s surface, such as a mountain or a river.

3. Regions An area in which places share similar characteristics. Places within a region may share certain landforms

4. A very high landform often with steep sides. Mount Rainier Grand Tetons, Wyoming

5. Plain A plain is a large area of mostly flat land that is often covered with grass. The Great Plains in United States

6. An area that gets very little rain. Big Bend National Park, Texas Joshua trees in Arizona desert Desert

7. Canyon A deep valley with steep rocky walls. Grand Canyon, Arizona Bryce Canyon, Utah

8. A large, flat, raised area of land. Capital Reef National Park, Utah Mesa Verde, Colorado

9. Boundary A line or natural feature that divides one area fro another or one state from another, Louisiana boundaries Four Corners where four states meet in a corner

10. The United States is divided into five geographical regions. They are Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and the West.

11. Where is the best place to live? The best place to live depends on the needs and skills of a person. People who live near or on plains are mostly farmers. They use the land to grow crops and make a living.

12. Homework Make 5 note cards using study guide. (To play Kagan Structure)

13. Use pages 16-17 in textbook to answer questions on worksheet.

14. Homework Double Bubble comparing and contrasting Mountains and Plains