Landforms are the natural physical features of the Earth's surface. Landforms can be mountains, valleys, rivers, deserts, and more. Each landform has a unique shape and characteristics.
Interesting Facts about Landforms
mountains: A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level. valleys: A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it. deserts: A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.
Concepts:
What do you think is the most interesting landform?
- mountain
- valley
- desert
- canyon
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at 29,029 feet. The deepest valley in the world is the Mariana Trench with a depth of 11,034 meters. The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world at 3.6 million square miles.
Fun facts:
Draw / write: What are some of the different landforms you have seen or heard about?
Draw / write: What would the landscape look like without landforms?
What are some of the benefits of having different landforms?
How have landforms changed over time?