October 10, 2014 What are landforms? The Worlds Landforms ¡gracias

Survey says….. A natural feature of the earth's surface.

Today’s Task Take a pre-test on landforms What do you already know? Start to explore landforms around the world Notes on definitions Draw images to represent

Harbor place on the coast where boats find shelter, protected from rough water by jetties.

Bay Part of a sea or lake that extends into the land

Cape A point or head of land projecting into a body of water.

Isthmus A narrow strip of land that connects to larger areas of land

Strait Narrow stretch of water that connects to larger bodies of water

Peninsula Area of land almost completely surrounded by water on 3 sides

Oasis A fertile spot in a desert where water is found.

Mountain Range A line of mountains connected by high ground.

Glacier Huge, slow-moving mass of snow and ice

Volcano Opening in the Earth’s surface through which molten rock, ashes, and gasses from the interior escape

October 18, 2011 What is the difference between a strait and an isthmus? Landforms!

Survey says… A straight is a narrow strip of water While a isthmus is a narrow strip of land Au revoir = goodbye! (oh rer-vwahr)

October 19, 2011 What landform is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides and often has a stream flowing through it? Scholars!

Survey says…. Canyon! Il n'y a pas de quoi = you’re welcome (eel nyah pah der kwah)

Today's Task Review landforms Sketch quick pictures? Take work home!

River large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another stream

Cataract Large waterfall; any strong flood or rush of water

Delta Triangular-shaped plain at the mouth of a river, formed when sediment is deposited by flowing water

Flood Plain Broad plain on either side of a river, formed when sediment settles on the riverbanks.

Tributary River or stream that flows into a larger river

Lake A large body of water surrounded by land

Hills Area that rises above surrounding land and has a rounded top, smaller than a mountain

Beach an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore

Valley A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it

Canyon Deep, narrow valley with steep sides; often has a stream flowing through it.

Basin Depression in the surface of the land; some basins are filled with water

Plateau Large, flat area that rises above the surrounding land; at least one side has a steep slope

Butte Small raised area of land with steep sides

Cave A large underground chamber, typically of natural origin, in a hillside or cliff.

Cliffs A steep rock face, esp. at the edge of the sea

Mesa High, flat topped landform with cliff-like sides, larger than a butte

Rain Forest a forest with heavy annual rainfall.

Swamp An area of low-lying ground where water collects

Desert A dry, barren area of land, esp. one covered with sand.

Savannah/Prairie A large open area of grassland

Homework! Finish your landforms packet DEFINITIONS PICTURES Use your… GEOGRAPHY BOOK Dictionary