Rivers and Mountains

This is a River

This isn’t a River

This is a River

This isn’t a River

This is a River

This isn’t a River

Based on the pictures what words can you use to describe a river.

Well, what is a river? a large stream of water flowing through the land into a lake, ocean, or other body of water

United States’ Major Rivers Mississippi Ohio Rio Grande Colorado Hudson

The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River It is the major river of North America and the United States (2,339 miles). It flows from northwestern Minnesota south to the Gulf of Mexico, just below the city of New Orleans. It is a significant transportation artery and when combined with its major tributaries (the Missouri and Ohio rivers) it becomes the third largest river system in the world. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/artwork/rivers/mississp.htm

The Ohio River

The Ohio River Beginning at the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it runs southwest, ending at the Mississippi River on the Illinois and Missouri borders. It is (980 miles) (1,557 km) in length. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/artwork/rivers/ohio.htm

Rio Grande River

The Rio Grande River It is one of the longest rivers in North America. (1,885 miles) (3,034km). It begins in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado, then flows south through New Mexico. It forms the natural border between Texas and the country of Mexico as it flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. In Mexico it is known as Rio Bravo del Norte. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/artwork/rivers/riogrand.htm

The Colorado River

The Colorado River Beginning in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado, it moves southwest ending in the Gulf of California. It is (1,450 miles) (2,333 km) in length, and has formed numerous canyons along its winding path. The most famous of these is the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/artwork/rivers/colorado.htm

The Hudson River

The Hudson River The Hudson River is a 315 mile river that runs through the eastern portion of New York State and along its southern border, The Hudson River forms the border between the states of New York and New Jersey

This is a Mountain

This is not a mountain

This is a Mountain

This is not a Mountain

This is a Mountain

This is not a Mountain

Based on the pictures what words can you use to describe a mountain

Well, what is a mountain? high, rocky land, usually with steep sides and a pointed or rounded top, higher than a hill

United States’ Major Mountain Ranges Mountain ranges are a long chain of mountains; a row of connected mountains Appalachian and Rocky Mountain Ranges

Appalachian Mountain Range

Appalachian Mountain Range The Appalachians, about 1,500 miles in length, extend from central Alabama in the U.S. up through the New England states and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Quebec. The highest point is Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina at 6,684 ft (2,037 meters). Curtsey of http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/nalnd.htm

Rocky Mountain Range

Rocky Mountain Range The Rocky Mountains, about 2,000 miles in length, extend from the Mexican frontier, up through the western United States, and on into Canada and eastern Alaska. The Rockies include over one hundred individual mountain ranges. The highest point in the Rockies is Mt. Elbert, located 10 miles southwest of Leadville, Colorado. It stands at 14,433 ft (4,399 meters). Curtsey of http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/nalnd.htm