Chapter 9.2
Explore Types of Landforms: Mountains, Valleys, and Plains
You will discover the amazing natural shapes that cover Earth's surface, from towering mountain peaks to wide, flat plains and deep river valleys.
What You'll Learn
You will identify mountains, valleys, and plains as major landforms.
You will learn that elevation describes how high land rises above.
You will discover how rivers and glaciers slowly carve out valleys.
You will understand why flat plains are perfect for farming crops.
What You'll Practice
1
You will match landform names like mountain, valley, and plain.
2
You will compare features such as elevation, shape, and height differences.
3
You will identify vocabulary terms like plateau, basin, ridge, and canyon.
Why This Matters
Understanding landforms helps you explain how Earth's surface shapes where people live, farm, and travel every day.
This Unit Includes
1 Video lesson
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Landforms
Elevation
Mountains
Valleys
Plains
