1. Loveable Landforms Michigan Edition

2. What is a Landform?  Definition :  Different kinds of land on earth  Examples  Mountains  Hills  Islands These are NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS !

3. Peninsula  Definition:  Land surrounded by water on three sides  Michigan is made up of two peninsulas  Can you see any other peninsulas on the Michigan map? Keweenaw Peninsula Leelanau Peninsula

4. Island  Definition:  A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.  Michigan has more than 500 islands!  Mackinac Island  Beaver Island  Can you think of a state that is made up of islands?

5. Sand Dunes  Definition:  Ridges or hills of loose sand piled up by the wind  Most are found near Lake Michigan Sleeping Bear dunes

6. Mountain  Definition:  A very high, natural place on earth, higher than a hill  Mt. Arvon is the highest in Michigan (2000 ft.)  Do we have mountains in Michigan?

7. Mountain Range  Definition:  A row of connected mountains  Michigan has two mountain ranges  The Huron Mountains  The Porcupine Mountains Porcupine Huron