LANDFORMS

Landforms are the natural shapes or features of the land.

There are many different types of landforms found on Earth.

What are Landforms?

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

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

CanyonA canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides.

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

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

IslandAn island is land that is completely surrounded by water.

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

OceanOceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth.

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

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

RiverA river is a long flowing body of water.