landformspowerpoint by fronda

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Prepared by:Fronda, Maria Teresa

Prepared to:Mrs. Bernadette Manalo

LandformsI. MeaningII. Different Types and Examples of Landforms

a. plainb. mountainc. volcanod. hille. plateauf. valleyg. peninsulai. island

Landforms

-is the land part of the earths surface.

Different Types of Landforms: a. plain –is a large area of a low flatland. Most people build their homes, schools, factories and big buildings here. - is good for farming.

Examples: Central Luzon Iloilo Bicol Cotabato

b. mountain – is a high landform with a slope. Most mountains covered with forests. Many plants and animals live on mountains. Gold, copper, and iron mines are also found in the mountains.Examples: Mount Apo in Davao Mount Makiling in Laguna Mount Banahaw in Quezon

c. volcano –is a mountain that has an opening or crater. When a volcano erupts, hot materials inside the earth come out. These materials can harm people, plants, and animals.Examples: Mount Mayon in Albay Mount Pinatubo in Zambales Mount Taal in Batangas Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon

e. plateau- is a flatland on a high place. It is cool in place.

Examples: Plateau in Baguio City Plateau in Tagaytay City Plateau in Bukidnon Plateau in Lanao

d. hill- is a high landform that is a lower than

mountain. It can be a grazing place for cattle.

f. valley – is a low land bordered by mountains.Examples: Cagayan Valley- is the largest valley in the Philippines Trinidad Valley in Benguet South Cotabato in Mindanao

g. peninsula- is a part of the land that extends out to the sea. It is almost surrounded by water.Examples: Bataan Bicol Zamboanga

h. island- is a body of land completely surrounded by water. Examples: Luzon- largest island in the Philippines Mindanao

Did You Know?

Mount Mayon is known not only in the Philippines but all over the world because it is called the world’s most perfect cone.

ANSWER THIS:

1. What kind of landform do you live on? 2. Draw it on your paper?

Assignment:

1. What are the different kinds of bodies of water?

2. Why are they important?

Reference

Carbonel, Carmelita C. et. al. 2005.Exploring and Protecting our World(Science, Health and Environment Series). Vibal Publishing House, Inc.