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

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

3 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Mountain Range A line of mountains connected by high ground.

13 Glacier Huge, slow-moving mass of snow and ice

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

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

21 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)

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

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

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

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

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27 Cataract Large waterfall; any strong flood or rush of water

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

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

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33 Tributary River or stream that flows into a larger river

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35 Lake A large body of water surrounded by land

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

38 Beach an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore

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

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

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

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

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48 Butte Small raised area of land with steep sides

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

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

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

53 Rain Forest a forest with heavy annual rainfall.

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55 Swamp An area of low-lying ground where water collects

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

57 Savannah/Prairie A large open area of grassland

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


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