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Types of Landforms

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Types of Landforms
12 min2nd3rd4thSocial StudiesScience
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Summary

Mountains, valleys, plains, plateaus, islands, and more — this tour introduces the natural features that shape Earth's surface, with clear examples. Useful for both geography and Earth-science lessons.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Landforms are the natural shapes of Earth's surface.

  1. What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?
  2. What is a plain, and why is it good for farming?
  3. What landform is surrounded by water on all sides?
  4. What landforms can you find near where you live?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: landform, mountain, valley, plateau, plain, island.

Try it: Draw a simple map with three different landforms and label each one.