SS 1.1 Vocab. - Types of Landforms

What are landforms?

• Natural features on the Earth's surface

• Animals and plants found in a specific region

• Man-made structures on the Earth's surface

What is a canyon?

• A canyon is a deep valley with steep rocky walls.

• A canyon is a low area next to a river.

• A canyon is a type of tree found in forests.

What is a plateau?

• A plateau is a deep, narrow valley.

• A plateau is a tall, rocky mountain.

• A plateau is a large, flat raised area of land.

What is a mesa?

• A mesa is a forest with thick vegetation.

• A mesa is a deep, narrow valley.

• A mesa is a flat topped landform with slopes on all sides.

What is a desert?

• A desert is an area that receives no rain.

• A desert is an area that receives less than 10 inches of rain in a year.

• A desert is an area that receives more than 10 inches of rain in a year.

What is a flood plain?

• A flood plain is a type of vehicle.

• A flood plain is a flat area of land next to a stream or river that is caused by flooding.

• A flood plain is a area that floods a lot.

What is a region?

• A region is an area outside of the United States.

• A region is a large body of water.

• A region is a large area in which places share similar characteristics.

What is a boundary?

• A boundary is a line or natural feature that divides one area or state from another.

• A boundary is a river or stream.

• A boundary is an imaginary line.