Annie's Exploration of Landforms

Annie shares her summer road trip across the United States, guided by her geologist grandpa. She learns about various landforms, including plains, mesas, canyons, beaches, mountains, and peninsulas. Through postcards, Annie describes her observations and the geological features she encounters, providing insights into the diverse landscapes of the country.

What is the primary focus of Annie's road trip?

• Observing different landforms

• Visiting historical landmarks

• Learning about wildlife

• Exploring urban cities

What did Annie learn about landforms from her grandpa?

• They are only in the ocean

• They are made of rock

• They are only found in cities

• They are all covered in ice

What is a unique feature of the Great Plains according to Annie?

• They are covered in ice

• They have dense forests

• They are mountainous

• They are flat and expansive

What does the term 'mesa' mean in Spanish?

• River

• Valley

• Mountain

• Table

What natural feature did Annie find at the Grand Canyon?

• A sandy beach

• A dense forest

• A flowing river

• A large desert

What did Annie observe about the beaches?

• They had no water

• They were covered in snow

• They were made of tiny pieces of sand

• They were rocky

What is a notable feature of the Rocky Mountains?

• They are flat

• They have a lot of snow even in summer

• They are covered in sand

• They are located in the desert

What did Annie find interesting about peninsulas?

• They are covered in forests

• They are flat and dry

• They have water on both sides

• They are surrounded by mountains

What did Annie find at the Great Lakes?

• A peninsula

• A sandy beach

• A large desert

• A dense forest

What is the purpose of the glossary at the end of the book?

• To provide a list of landforms

• To explain geological terms

• To describe Annie's family

• To list the places visited