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Earth’s Features

Region An area with one or more characteristics that set it apart from other areas is called a region.

Landforms Natural features of the Earth’s surface Found on a map that shows physical features

Continents 1. Asia – largest 2. Australia – smallest There are 7 large landmasses 1. Asia – largest 2. Australia – smallest Some people consider Europe and Asia to be one continent (Eurasia) 1. divided by the Ural Mountains

Southern Ocean

Mountains highest landform, steep slopes with a peak or summit

Hills lower than mountains, more rounded

Plateaus higher than surrounding land, usually has one steep side (table top)

Plains Flat or gently rolling lands 1 Plains Flat or gently rolling lands 1. Coastal plains have lower elevations 2. Interior plains have higher elevations

Peninsula Piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides (Florida)

Archipelago A group or chain of islands (Hawaii)