Social studies landforms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a landform
A
A natural feature of the Earth’s surface
2
Q
What are some examples of landforms
A
Mountain
River
Plain
Valley
Ocean
Archipelago
Peninsula
3
Q
What are some examples that aren’t landforms and why aren’t they?
A
Canals, some lakes, and harbors.
4
Q
How do you find the directions on a map
A
look for the compass rose
5
Q
how are mountains formed
A
where two continental plates collide
6
Q
how do landforms affect how people live
A
They affect where people choose to live, the foods they can grow, a region’s cultural history, societal development, architectural choices and building development.
