Landforms

Landforms are natural features of the Earth's surface.

A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

A hill is a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, usually having a peak.

A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that has been raised above the surrounding area.

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks on Earth's surface into smaller pieces.

Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.