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LANDFORMS. What are Landforms?. Landforms are the natural shapes or features of the land. There are many different types of landforms found on Earth. Mountain. A mountain is a place on Earth’s surface that is much higher than the land around it. Valley. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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LANDFORMS

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Landforms are the natural shapes or features of the land.

There are many different types of landforms found on Earth.

What are Landforms?

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MountainA mountain is a place on Earth’s surface that is much higher than the land around it.

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ValleyA valley is a lowland area between higher lands such as mountains.

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CanyonA canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides.

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PlainA plain is a flat area on Earth’s surface.

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PlateauA plateau is a flat area higher than the land around it.

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IslandAn island is land that is completely surrounded by water.

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LakeA lake is a body of water that is completely surrounded by land.

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OceanOceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth.

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CoastA coast is the area where the ocean touches the land.

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DesertA desert is a hot, dry place with little or no rainfall.

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RiverA river is a long flowing body of water.


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