Landforms

Landforms Notes Write a definition in your own words Give three examples of that landform 3 examples need to be located on different continents For each example give name of landform, name of country where it is found, and latitude/longitude. Sketch what that landform looks like

Cape Point of land extending into the sea Cape of Good Hope South Africa 34.3° S, 18.4° E Cape Cod USA 41.6° N, 70.2° W North Cape Norway 71.1° N, 25.7° E

Continent Large continuous masses of land There are 7 continents on Earth

Island Body of land completely surrounded by water Smaller than a continent

Mountain Landform that stretches above the surrounding land Typically considered ‘mountain’ if over 2000 feet above sea level Usually forms a peak

Hill Extends above the surrounding land Less than 2000 feet above sea level Less steep than a mountain

Plateau Broad expanse of high and flat land

Mesa Tall flat-topped mountain with sides that are steep cliffs Spanish for table

Plain Low land Flat or rolling

Basin Low lying area surrounded by elevated land

Valley Depression in the land between two steep areas

Canyon Deep narrow depression formed by water running through an area

Peninsula Mass of land surrounded ALMOST entirely by water Connected to mainland by narrow neck

Ocean A body of salt water composing a large part of the hydrosphere

Sea A large body of salt water connecting to an ocean

Gulf A large bay connecting to an ocean or sea

Bay A large body of water connected to an ocean or sea Formed by an inlet of land

Lake Large body of still water surrounded by land, with the exception of a river, stream, or any moving water to feed the lake

River Natural water source flowing towards an ocean, sea, or another river

Headwaters Source of a river Furthest point from where the river flows into a larger body of water Headwater

Strait Narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water

Delta Formed at mouth of river Where it flows into a larger body of water

Archipelago A cluster of islands

Isthmus A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land

Oasis Isolated area of vegetation in a desert Typically near a water source Provides habitat for animals and people

Today’s Activity Complete the example section of your landforms chart. Your examples must come from different continents i.e. you may NOT have Cape Cod, Cape Canaveral, and Cape Chidley For each example, you must put the name of the landform, the name of the country where you find it, and the name of the continent where you find it. i.e. Cape Cod- United States- North America If it is a continent or ocean list it. For bodies of water (seas/bays/gulfs) list the ocean its part of. If you don’t finish it is homework!