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Natural features on Earth’s surface, such as a hill, a cliff, or even an island
Landforms
Rise above the land, have steep sides, rocky cliffs and towering peaks
Mountains
Mountains that form large chains or groups
Mountain Ranges
Raised landforms that are mostly rounded at the top and not as high as a mountain
Hill
Similar to a hill, except that its top is flat and not rounded
Mesa
An area of flat or gently rolling land
Plain
Large, flat, raised areas of land
Plateau
Deep narrow valley with steep, rocky sides
Canyon
A plain alongside of many rivers, formed by the dirt and silt that settle after a river has overflowed
Flood Plain
Land along the ocean or bay
Coast
Areas that have similar characteristics.
Regions
A dry area that gets little rain
Desert
A landform that formed by the Colorado River over millions of years.
Grand Canyon
Region that has the largest population
Southeast
Region that has the smallest population.
Southwest
A line that divides one area or state from another
Boundary
