Unit 8 Lesson 4 Landforms in Florida

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What is a lake?

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A large body of water with land all around it.

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What is a delta?

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A triangle-shaped (deposit) landform at the mouth of a river as it empties into another body of water.

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What is a river?

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A wide body of slowly moving water; a natural flow of water that follows a path into another body of water.

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What landforms are NOT found in Florida?

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Mountains and glaciers.

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What is a mountain?

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A large, natural rise in elevation that has steep sides and is taller than a hill.

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What is a glacier?

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A huge mass of ice that formed from accumulated and compacted snow that slowly moves down a slope.

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What are coastlines?

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The outline or shape of a coast or the boundary between land and a lake or ocean.

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What are sand dunes?

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Hills of sand formed by the wind, often found near beaches.

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What is an example of a landform in Florida?

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The Everglades, a unique wetland ecosystem.

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What is the significance of rivers in Florida?

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Rivers provide habitats for wildlife, recreational opportunities, and water for agriculture.