Details Title: ABEKA 5 Geography Description: Landforms Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 11/04/2008 04:14:14		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Geography Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term The surface of the earth rises and falls in features called Definition landforms Term The most important landforms are Definition plains, plateaus, hills, and mountains Term Does the ocean floor have landforms? Definition Yes Term Plain Definition a flat or level area of land--most of the people of the world live onplans, it is flat land ideal for farming and building cities. Term Plateau Definition a highland plain -- usually stands high above the sorrounding country at least on one side and have flat, level tops. Not good for farming, but animals can graze there. Term Canyons Definition deep, narrow valleys with steep sides. Plateaus often have canyons. Term Hill Definition Similar to a mountain but mountains rise higher above the surrounding land. Not good for farming. Term Mountain Definition Similar to a hill but rises higher above the surrounding land. Not good for farming. About one fifth of the earth's surface is covered with mountains. In mountianous areas people might make a living by mining, herding or lumbering. Term Mountain Definition Similar to a hill but rises higher above the surrounding land. Not good for farming. About one fifth of the earth's surface is covered with mountains. In mountianous areas people might make a living by mining, herding or lumbering. Term Valley Definition the lowland between hills and mountains.