By Frances Matthews. Landforms A natural feature on Earth’s surface, such as a mountain or a river.

By Frances

Matthews

LandformsA natural feature on Earth’s surface, such as

a mountain or a river.

RegionsAn area in which places share similar

characteristics. Places within a region may share certain landforms

A very high landform often with steep sides.

Mount RainierGrand Tetons, Wyoming

PlainA plain is a large area of mostly flat land that

is often covered with grass.

The Great Plains in United States

An area that gets very little rain.

Big Bend National Park, Texas

Joshua trees in Arizona desert

Desert

CanyonA deep valley with steep rocky walls.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Bryce Canyon, Utah

A large, flat, raised area of land.Capital Reef National Park, UtahMesa Verde, Colorado

BoundaryA line or natural feature that divides one area

fro another or one state from another,Louisiana boundaries

Four Corners where four states meet in a corner

The United States is divided into five geographical regions. They are Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and the West.

Where is the best place to live? The best place to live depends on the needs

and skills of a person. People who live near or on plains are mostly

farmers. They use the land to grow crops and make a living.

HomeworkMake 5 note cards using study guide . (To play Kagan Structure)

Use pages 16-17 in textbook to answer questions on worksheet.

HomeworkDouble Bubble comparing and contrasting Mountains

and Plains