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Page 1: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

Landforms

Page 2: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

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Page 3: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

beach

butte

beach

butte

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Page 4: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

canal

canyon

canal

canyon

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Page 5: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

cave

cliff

cave

cliff

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Page 6: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

delta

glacier

delta

glacier

Page 7: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

gulf

hills

gulf

hills

Page 8: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

island

isthmus

island

isthmus

Page 9: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

lake

mesa

lake

mesa

Page 10: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

mountains

oasis

mountains

oasis

Page 11: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

ocean

peninsula

ocean

peninsula

Page 12: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

plateau

pond

plateau

pond

Page 13: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

river

sand dunes

river

sand dunes

Page 14: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

valley

volcano

valley

volcano

Page 15: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

waterfallwaterfall

swampswamp

Page 16: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

bay

geyser

bay

geyser

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Page 17: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

marsh

plain

marsh

plain

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 18: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

fjord

archipelago

fjord© Simple Living. Creative Learning

archipelago

Page 19: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

beach

butte

A beach usually consists of loose particles such as sand, gravel or pebbles and are situated along the coast near an ocean, sea, lake or river.

A butte is an isolated hill with steep sides and a relatively small, flat top.

ocean, sea, lake or

Page 20: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

canal

canyon

Canals are channels of water made by humans.

A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with high, steep walls.

Page 21: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

cave

cliff

A cave is a hollow lace in the ground that is large enough for a human to fit inside.

A cliff is a steep, vertical rock face, that are usually found on coasts and in mountainous areas.

Page 22: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

delta

glacier

River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits of sediment carried by the river.

A glacier is a large body of ice that moves very slowly across the Earth’s surface.

Page 23: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

gulf

hills

A gulf is a large bay that is partly enclosed by land.

Hills are smaller than mountains but higher than their surrounding areas.

Page 24: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

island

isthmus

An island is a small piece of land with water all around it.

An isthmus is a narrow stretch of land which joins two large land masses.

Page 25: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

lake

mesa

A lake is a large body of water that is surrounded by land.

A mesa is an elevated area of land with a flat top and steep sides.

Page 26: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

mountains

oasis

Mountains are tall pieces of land with steep sides and a pointed tip called a peak.

An oasis is a place in the desert where a pool of water is found surrounded by trees.

Page 27: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

ocean

peninsula

An ocean is a very large body of salt water that surrounds a continent.

A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

Page 28: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

plateau

pond

A plateau is a flat topped highland with steep sides.

A pond is a small body of water (smaller than a lake) surrounded by land on all sides.

Page 29: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

river

sand dunes

A river is a large, flowing body of fresh water. It usually empties into the ocean.

Sand dunes are huge hills of sand formed by winds.

Page 30: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

valley

volcano

A valley is an area of low land between two mountains or hills.

A volcano is a mountain that has formed when lava rises through the Earth’s crust.

Page 31: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

waterfall

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a steep cliff.

swamp

A swamp is a low-lying area or wetland that is partially or intermittently covered with water. The water slowly flows through the poorly drained soil.

Page 32: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

bay

geyser

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

A geyser is a spring of hot water that erupts intermittent jets of hot water and steam.

A bay is a large body of water that is partly surrounded by land. They empty out to a larger body like an ocean or sea.

Page 33: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

marsh

plain

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

A plain is a large, flat sweeping area of land without much change in elevation.

A marsh is a wetland with soil that is rich in minerals. Marshes support mostly grasses and are common in areas called deltas.

Page 34: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

fjord

archipelago

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A fjord is a deep, narrow sea between cliffs or steep sloped land.

An archipelago is a sea of water with many scattered islands. It can also be known as a group, cluster or collection of islands.

Page 35: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

Landforms

Page 36: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

beach

butte

beach

butte

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 37: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

canal

canyon

canal

canyon

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 38: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

cave

cliff

cave

cliff

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 39: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

delta

glacier

delta

glacier

Page 40: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

gulf

hills

gulf

hills

Page 41: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

island

isthmus

island

isthmus

Page 42: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

lake

mesa

lake

mesa

Page 43: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

mountains

oasis

mountains

oasis

Page 44: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

ocean

peninsula

ocean

peninsula

Page 45: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

plateau

pond

plateau

pond

Page 46: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

river

sand dunes

river

sand dunes

Page 47: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

valley

volcano

valley

volcano

Page 48: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

waterfallwaterfall

swampswamp

Page 49: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

bay

geyser

bay

geyser

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 50: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

marsh

plain

marsh

plain

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 51: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

fjord

archipelago

fjord! Simple Living. Creative Learning

archipelago

Page 52: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

beach

butte

A beach usually consists of loose particles such as sand, gravel or pebbles and are situated along the coast near an ocean, sea, lake or river.

A butte is an isolated hill with steep sides and a relatively small, flat top.

ocean, sea, lake or

Page 53: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

canal

canyon

Canals are channels of water made by humans.

A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with high, steep walls.

Page 54: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

cave

cliff

A cave is a hollow lace in the ground that is large enough for a human to fit inside.

A cliff is a steep, vertical rock face, that are usually found on coasts and in mountainous areas.

Page 55: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

delta

glacier

River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits of sediment carried by the river.

A glacier is a large body of ice that moves very slowly across the Earth’s surface.

Page 56: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

gulf

hills

A gulf is a large bay that is partly enclosed by land.

Hills are smaller than mountains but higher than their surrounding areas.

Page 57: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

island

isthmus

An island is a small piece of land with water all around it.

An isthmus is a narrow stretch of land which joins two large land masses.

Page 58: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

lake

mesa

A lake is a large body of water that is surrounded by land.

A mesa is an elevated area of land with a flat top and steep sides.

Page 59: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

mountains

oasis

Mountains are tall pieces of land with steep sides and a pointed tip called a peak.

An oasis is a place in the desert where a pool of water is found surrounded by trees.

Page 60: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

ocean

peninsula

An ocean is a very large body of salt water that surrounds a continent.

A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

Page 61: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

plateau

pond

A plateau is a flat topped highland with steep sides.

A pond is a small body of water (smaller than a lake) surrounded by land on all sides.

Page 62: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

river

sand dunes

A river is a large, flowing body of fresh water. It usually empties into the ocean.

Sand dunes are huge hills of sand formed by winds.

Page 63: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

valley

volcano

A valley is an area of low land between two mountains or hills.

A volcano is a mountain that has formed when lava rises through the Earth’s crust.

Page 64: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

waterfall

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a steep cliff.

swamp

A swamp is a low-lying area or wetland that is partially or intermittently covered with water. The water slowly flows through the poorly drained soil.

Page 65: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

bay

geyser

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

A geyser is a spring of hot water that erupts intermittent jets of hot water and steam.

A bay is a large body of water that is partly surrounded by land. They empty out to a larger body like an ocean or sea.

Page 66: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

marsh

plain

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

A plain is a large, flat sweeping area of land without much change in elevation.

A marsh is a wetland with soil that is rich in minerals. Marshes support mostly grasses and are common in areas called deltas.

Page 67: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

fjord

archipelago

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

A fjord is a deep, narrow sea between cliffs or steep sloped land.

An archipelago is a sea of water with many scattered islands. It can also be known as a group, cluster or collection of islands.

Page 68: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

Landforms

Page 69: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

beach

butte

beach

butte

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 70: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

canal

canyon

canal

canyon

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 71: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

cave

cliff

cave

cliff

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 72: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

delta

glacier

delta

glacier

Page 73: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

gulf

hills

gulf

hills

Page 74: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

island

isthmus

island

isthmus

Page 75: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

lake

mesa

lake

mesa

Page 76: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

mountains

oasis

mountains

oasis

Page 77: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

ocean

peninsula

ocean

peninsula

Page 78: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

plateau

pond

plateau

pond

Page 79: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

river

sand dunes

river

sand dunes

Page 80: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

! Simple Living. Creative Learning

valley

volcano

valley

volcano

Page 81: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

waterfallwaterfall

swampswamp

Page 82: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

bay

geyser

bay

geyser

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 83: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

marsh

plain

marsh

plain

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

Page 84: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

fjord

archipelago

fjord© Simple Living. Creative Learning

archipelago

Page 85: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

beach

butte

A beach usually consists of loose particles such as sand, gravel or pebbles and are situated along the coast near an ocean, sea, lake or river.

A butte is an isolated hill with steep sides and a relatively small, flat top.

Page 86: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

canal

canyon

Canals are channels of water made by humans.

A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with high, steep walls.

Page 87: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

cave

cliff

A cave is a hollow lace in the ground that is large enough for a human to fit inside.

A cliff is a steep, vertical rock face, that are usually found on coasts and in mountainous areas.

Page 88: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

delta

glacier

River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits of sediment carried by the river.

A glacier is a large body of ice that moves very slowly across the Earth’s surface.

Page 89: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

gulf

hills

A gulf is a large bay that is partly enclosed by land.

Hills are smaller than mountains but higher than their surrounding areas.

Page 90: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

island

isthmus

An island is a small piece of land with water all around it.

An isthmus is a narrow stretch of land which joins two large land masses.

Page 91: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

lake

mesa

A lake is a large body of water that is surrounded by land.

A mesa is an elevated area of land with a flat top and steep sides.

Page 92: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

mountains

oasis

Mountains are tall pieces of land with steep sides and a pointed tip called a peak.

An oasis is a place in the desert where a pool of water is found surrounded by trees.

Page 93: Landforms - Simple Living. Creative Learning€¦ · River deltas form at the mouth of a river where it flows into an ocean, sea, lake or reservoir. They form over time from deposits

© Simple Living. Creative Learning

ocean

peninsula

An ocean is a very large body of salt water that surrounds a continent.

A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

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plateau

pond

A plateau is a flat topped highland with steep sides.

A small body of water (smaller than a lake) surrounded by land on all sides.

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river

sand dunes

A river is a large, flowing body of fresh water. It usually empties into the ocean.

Sand dunes are huge hills of sand formed by winds.

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valley

volcano

A valley is an area of low land between two mountains or hills.

A volcano is a mountain that has formed when lava rises through the Earth’s crust.

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waterfall

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a steep cliff.

swamp

A swamp is a low-lying area or wetland that is partially or intermittently covered with water. The water slowly flows through the poorly drained soil.

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bay

geyser

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A geyser is a spring of hot water that erupts intermittent jets of hot water and steam.

A bay is a large body of water that is partly surrounded by land. They empty out to a larger body like an ocean or sea.

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marsh

plain

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A plain is a large, flat sweeping area of land without much change in elevation.

A marsh is a wetland with soil that is rich in minerals. Marshes support mostly grasses and are common in areas called deltas.

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fjord

archipelago

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An archipelago is a sea of water with many scattered islands. It can also be known as a group, cluster or collection of islands.

A fjord is a deep, narrow sea between cliffs or steep sloped land.