Q4W2 Landforms

What is a plateau?

• A flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

• A deep valley with steep sides.

• A long, narrow body of water.

• A sandy area with few plants.

What is a canyon?

• A small hill made of sand.

• A deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

• A large body of saltwater.

• A plain with tall grass.

What is a river?

• A small stream of water that is only found in deserts.

• A wide, deep body of saltwater.

• A long, flowing body of freshwater that usually empties into an ocean, lake, or another river.

• A rocky hill with little vegetation.

What is a coast?

• The land that lies along the edge of the ocean.

• A large flat area with no trees.

• A mountain that is found near the sea.

• A desert with no water.

What is the ocean?

• A small body of freshwater surrounded by land.

• A large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface.

• A desert area with little rainfall.

• A flat area of land that is always covered in ice.

What is a delta?

• A flat area of land covered by grass.

• A low area of land where a river splits into several smaller parts before emptying into the ocean.

• A high mountain with a snowy peak.

• A steep, narrow canyon.

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What is a desert?

• A cold area where it snows all year.

• A large, flat area of land with little rainfall, often covered in sand or rocks.

• A place with lots of trees and rain.

• A small body of freshwater surrounded by land.

What is a plain?

• A large, flat area of land with few trees.

• A high, rocky area with steep cliffs.

• A valley formed by a river.

• A body of water surrounded by land.

What is a beach?

• A rocky area along the edge of a river.

• A sandy area along the shore of a body of water, especially the ocean.

• A tall mountain covered with trees.

• A flat area of land with no water nearby.

What is a dune?

• A high hill made of sand, often found in deserts or on beaches.

• A steep valley formed by water.

• A large, flat area covered in grass.

• A mountain with a flat top.