Maps and Landforms

This is a 3-D model that represents the whole earth.

• Globe

• Map

• Picture

• Landform

This landform is an area of land that rises up sharply.

• Valley

• Hill

• Mountain

• Canyon

This landform is a low area between hills or mountains.

• Valley

• Hill

• Mountain

• Canyon

This landform is a high flat area.

• Canyon

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Volcano

This landform is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Island

• Valley

This landform is a deep area between mountains that is usually carved out by a river or by wind.

• Valley

• Canyon

• Mountain

• Plateau

This is a large flat area of land.

• Plain

• Mountain

• Hill

• Valley

How do islands form?

• Flooding

• Volcanic eruptions

• Coral growth

• All of the above

How do mountains form?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Plate tectonics

• All of the above

This model is used to show the earth's surface using shapes, colors, and symbols.

• Globe

• Map

• Landform

• Picture