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Landforms
Landforms Words and Definitions
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Geography
4th Grade
08/10/2013

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Term
Physical Feature
Definition
a landform that is by made nature or changes in the earth
Term
Man- Made Feature
Definition
a feature that is built by humans (Lake Lanier, Erie Canal)
Term
Region
Definition
an area of land that has similar features
Term
Glacier
Definition
a large body of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley
Term
Longitude
Definition
lines that cross the globe from north to south
Term
Latitude
Definition
lines that cross the globe from west to east
Term
Continent
Definition
The seven land masses that make up the world
Term
Erosion
Definition
the wearing away of rock by water
and wind
Term
Landform
Definition
a natural feature of the earth’s surface
Term
Mountain
Definition
a very high landform, often with
steep sides
Term
Plain
Definition
an area of flat land that often is covered
with grass or trees
Term
Prairie
Definition
an area where grasses grow well, but trees
are rare
Term
Region
Definition
an area in which places share similar
characteristics
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Volcano
Definition
a mountain with an opening through
which ash, gas, and lava are forced
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Waterways
Definition
a system of rivers, lakes, and canals
through which ships travel
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Wetland
Definition
land that is covered with water at times
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