Physical Features of the Early Valley Civilization

3a Ancient River Valley Civilization

​Physical Features

Multiple Choice

Select the definition of a mountain.

• land with steep sides that rises sharply (1,000 feet or more above surrounding land

• land with steep sides that rises sharply above surrounding land often with a round summit

• a physical feature that is excellent for food especially hunting and fishing

• A physical feature that was formed by heavy and prolonged rainfall

Reorder

Reorder the following migration patterns of the homo sapiens.

• Africa

• Eurasia

• Australia

• South America

• North America

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Match

Match the following physical feature to its definition.

mountain range

river

hill

gulf

strait

• mountain range

• river

• hill

• gulf

• strait

What are the things that are necessary for survival?

Water- fresh

Food

Shelter protection from the elements (rain, wind, snow, heat, or cold)

Multiple Select

Why would people settle near a river?

• Fresh water

• river flooding / fertile soil

• travel

• food

• swimming/ water sports

1. A source of fresh water for domesticated animals and people

2. They flood, and the sediment left behind creates fertile soil that is great for farming or agriculture

3. They are a source of food (fishing), and wildlife travel to freshwater

4. Easy to travel and trade

5. Protection - harder to invade by water

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​Advantages of living on or near a river.

Multiple Choice

Which description best describes a plain??

• It would have a lot of relief

• It would have landforms higher than 1,000 feet

• It would be difficult to travel

• It would flat with few trees and some rolling hills

Draw

Draw four landforms and make it a picture.