Landforms Review

This type of map shows transportation routes and roads in a particular area.

The imaginary lines that goes north and south are called what?

A natural depression in the earth's surface, usually holding water.

long, low area of land between hills or mountain ranges

a steep fall or flow of water from a higher elevation

What continent is below?

a raised area of land; not as high as a mountain

flat-topped, elevated landform

What continent is below?

a large, steep area of land which usually rises more than 1,000 feet

a large, natural stream which flows into a larger body of water

This type of map shows boundaries of countries, states and counties.

What continent is below?

What continent is below?

This type of map shows climate and weather conditions, such as temperature, rain, and snow.

What ocean is below?

What ocean is below?

large body of year-round ice and snow that moves slowly across the land

a deep hollowed-out area, often found in the side of a cliff or hill.

a deep, narrow valley, usually with steep sides and a river flowing through it

The imaginary lines that run east and west are called what?

What ocean is below?

a body of land completely surrounded by water

What ocean is below?

What ocean is below?

What continent is below?

What continent is below?

any inlet of an ocean, sea or lake that extends into the land

How many oceans are there in the world?

an area of land that is lower than the land around it

a piece of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides

a narrow piece of land projecting into a sea

How many continents are there in the world?

dry areas of land having very little rainfall or plant life

This type of map shows naturally made landmarks, such as rivers, lakes and mountains.

a mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock or gas erupt

water ecosystems, such as swamps, marshes, and mud flats

sandy, pebbly, or rocky shore of a body of water

What continent is below?

a body of water completely surrounded by land

narrow strip of land that connects 2 large landmasses and separates 2 bodies of water

a raised, flat area of land that is higher than surrounding land

Which continent do we live on?