Question

essential question: how does geography influence the way people live? land takes different forms directions: use your textbook to identify each type of landform. 1. a flat landform that rises above the surrounding land 2. a flat or gently rolling landform that can be found inland or along a coastline 3. a lowland area between two higher sides 4. the largest of all landmasses that can be bordered by land and water or completely surrounded by water 5. a smaller landmass that is completely surrounded by water. 6. a long, narrow landform that extends into a river, lake, or ocean 7. a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas 8. an underwater plain that borders a continent 9. a long, narrow, steep - sided cut in the ground or the ocean floor 10. a string of mountains on land or on the ocean floor

Explanation:

1. A plateau is a flat land - form rising above the surroundings.
2. A plain can be flat or gently rolling and found inland or along coastlines.
3. A valley is a low - land between two higher sides.
4. A continent is the largest landmass, bordered by land and water or surrounded by water.
5. An island is a smaller landmass surrounded by water.
6. A peninsula is a long, narrow land - form extending into a body of water.
7. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
8. A continental shelf is an underwater plain bordering a continent.
9. A canyon is a long, narrow, steep - sided cut in the ground or ocean floor.
10. A mountain range is a string of mountains on land or ocean floor.

Answer:

1. Plateau
2. Plain
3. Valley
4. Continent
5. Island
6. Peninsula
7. Isthmus
8. Continental shelf
9. Canyon
10. Mountain range