what are landforms? fourth grade science and social studies
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What are Landforms?
Fourth GradeScience and Social Studies
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What are landforms?
•Landforms are natural land shapes or features.
•There are many different types of landforms found on the earth.
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mountains & hills
A mountain is a place on Earth’s surface that is much higher than the land around it.
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valleyA valley is a lowland area between higher lands such as hills.
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canyonA canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides.
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gorgeA gorge is a narrow valley that lies between rocky walls, glaciers, hills or mountains.
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A plain is a flat area on Earth’s surface.
plain
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plateauA plateau is a flat area higher than the land around it.
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An island is land that is completely surrounded by water.
island
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lakeA lake is water that is completely surrounded by land.
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oceanOceans are the largest bodies of water on earth.
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coastA coast is the area where the ocean touches the land.
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desertA desert is a hot dry place with little or no rainfall.
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riverA river is a long flowing body of water.