Transcript Landmasses To Know

Mountain
A landform that rises over 2,000ft above sea level or the
surrounding flatlands
**A volcano is a type of mountain
Plateau
A large, mostly flat area that rises above
the surrounding land. At least one side
has a steep slope.
Plains
Large areas of flat or gently rolling land
Basin
A shallow area or depression filled with water which
has been drained from the surrounding area.
The Amazon Basin in South America is home to Anacondas who lurk in the shallow waters.
Desert
A Dry, often sandy region of little rainfall,
extreme temperatures, and sparse
vegetation.
Peninsula
A piece of land that projects into a body of water
and is connected with the mainland by a narrow
strip of land
Volcano
An opening in the earth’s crust through which
molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.
About 80% of the world’s active volcanoes are occur in a ring around the rim of the
Pacific Ocean called “The Ring of Fire”
Earthquakes
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes
causing great destruction, as a result of movements
within the earth's crust or volcanic action