More Related Content Similar to Landforms and Waterforms.ppt (20) Landforms and Waterforms.ppt4. What are landforms?
• Landforms are the natural
shapes or features called
landforms.
• There are many different
types of landforms found
on the earth.
7. Mountain
• A natural elevation of the
earth’s surface- much, much
taller than a hill.
Mt. Everest
10. Canyon
• A deep valley
with very
steep sides -
often carved
from the
Earth by a
river.
View from the North
Rim of the Grand
Canyon.
14. Island
• A piece of land that is
surrounded by water.
Coral Island,
Philippines
16. Lake
• A large body of water surrounded by land
on all sides. Extremely large lakes are often
called seas.
Lake in Slovenia
18. Ocean
• A large body of salt water that
surrounds a continent. Oceans
cover more the two-thirds of
the Earth's surface.
21. Desert
• A very dry area with very
little precipitation and
vegetation.
The Sahara
Desert