1. The Waterfall PowerPoint Presentation by Jan Higgins PowerPoint Presentation by Jan Higgins

2. boulders  large, rounded rocks  On our trip to the desert, we saw boulders everywhere.  large, rounded rocks  On our trip to the desert, we saw boulders everywhere.

3. canyon  a deep valley with steep walls on both sides, formed by running water  The canyon had very steep walls.  a deep valley with steep walls on both sides, formed by running water  The canyon had very steep walls.

4. cauldron  a large pot used for boiling  The witch’s cauldron was boiling over with her magic potion.  a large pot used for boiling  The witch’s cauldron was boiling over with her magic potion.

5. ledges  flat spaces like shelves on the sides of cliffs or rock walls  The brave hiker stood on the ledge of the cliff to get a better view.  flat spaces like shelves on the sides of cliffs or rock walls  The brave hiker stood on the ledge of the cliff to get a better view.

6. rapids  a group of small waterfalls in a river where the water flows very fast  We rode in a canoe down the rapids.  a group of small waterfalls in a river where the water flows very fast  We rode in a canoe down the rapids.

7. scouted  observed or explored carefully for information  The scientists scouted the area for new information.  observed or explored carefully for information  The scientists scouted the area for new information.

8. sheer  very steep  The goats stood on the sheer side of the mountain.  very steep  The goats stood on the sheer side of the mountain.

9. creek  a small stream  The children searched for tadpoles in the creek.  a small stream  The children searched for tadpoles in the creek.

10. banks  land that forms the river’s edge  Children jumped from the bank into the river.  land that forms the river’s edge  Children jumped from the bank into the river.

11. souvenir  something kept as a reminder of a special place or event  Every time I go on a vacation, I buy a postcard as a souvenir.  something kept as a reminder of a special place or event  Every time I go on a vacation, I buy a postcard as a souvenir.