Landscapes - UNIT 10 - Social Science

2. Inland landscapes Coastal landscapes
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3. 1 - MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES
Elements of mountain landscapes
A mountain is an area of high land with sleep sides. A group of mountains is called a
mountain range. A low mountain is called a mountain range. A low mountain is
valled a hill. Areas of low land between mountains or hills are called valleys. Rivers
often flow trough valleys.
Mountain range
Mountain Hill
Valley

5. 2 - FLAT LANDSCAPES
Elements of flat
landscapes
Some elements of flat
landscapes are plains and
plateaus.
A plain is a large area of low,
flat land. It often has a wide
river flowing through it. It is
fertile land.
A plateau is a large area of
high, flat land. The biggest
plateau in Spain is the Inner
Plateau. Farmers cultivate
wheat and barley on the Inner
Plateau.

6. 3 - COASTAL LANDSCAPES

7. RIVERS

9. LAKES AND
RESERVOIRS