Grade 4 Earth Science - Landforms Flashcards
1
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landform
A
a natural feature of the earth’s surface
2
Q
mountains
A
an area of land that rises high above the land around it and has a pointed top
3
Q
delta
A
a triangular piece of land that is formed from sediment at the mouth of a river
4
Q
floodplain
A
an area of low, flat land near a river or stream
5
Q
valley
A
an area of low land between hills or mountains
6
Q
caves
A
a large hole in the side of a hill or cliff, or under the ground
7
Q
dune
A
a hill of sand shaped by wind
8
Q
volcano
A
a mountainous vent in the Earth’s crust
9
Q
canyon
A
a deep valley with very steep, high sides
