Landforms: Valleys

In this picture, where is the valley?

• A

• B

• C

• D

A valley is defined as being ...

• A hill

• A low area of land

• A high area of land

• A large flat area of land

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Most valleys are formed by ...

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Lakes

• Rivers

How long does it take a valley to form?

• Thousands or millions of years

• Hundreds of years

• 3,000 days

• A thousand hours

Rivers can change the land by a process of ...

• Climate

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Erosion

What else helps create a valley?

• Friction and gravity

• Reflection and refraction

• Rain, frost and wind

• Tornadoes

This landform is deep, narrow and very steep. It is made by a river.

• Valley

• Canyon

• Mountain

• Glacier

Smaller valleys (canyons) of this kind are called ___________.

• Gorges

• Puddles

• Mountain range

• Island

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What huge canyon will you find in Arizona?

• Palo Duro

• Ceeta Canyon

• Madeira Canyon

• Grand Canyon

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Some valleys are formed by _______________.

• Rain

• Tornadoes

• Glaciers

• Volcanoes