The American Landscape: Lesson 2

Front

features such as mountains, hills, valleys, and plains that make up the earth's surface

Back

landform

Front

land that is level with the surface of the ocean

Back

sea level

Front

What do you call a high, flat area of land?

Back

plateau

Front

the place where a river begins

Back

source

Front

a river or stream that flows into a larger river

Back

tributary

Front

the place where a river empties into a larger body of water

Back

mouth

Front

What do you call a low, bowl shaped land?

Back

basin

Front

What do you call a deep, narrow valley with steep sides?

Back

canyon

Front

What do you call an area of low flat land?

Back

plain

Front

Where are the Coastal Plains located?

Back

East