In fourth grade science we are about to jump into landforms. A landform or physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit, and is largely defined by its surface form and location in the landscape, as part of the terrain, and as such, is typically an element of topography. I want you to give me any type of landform and tell me where in the United States you can find that landform.
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The Lakota called it, "mako sica"-land bad, French fur trappers called it, "les mauvaises terres"-the badlands; we simply call them the “Badlands”. You'll find this surreal landscape in the Midwest, from Kansas wheat fields (I70 Quinter) to South Dakota, Badlands National Park. They are the remains of a vast, shallow, inland sea; that ran from the Gulf through the Midwest. This type of landform is characterized by arid, soft rock, and a high rate of erosion. It creates a fragmented prairie; high outcrops and deep ravines.
The mountainous landform known as the Appalachian Mountains extend from central Alabama through out Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont,and New Hamphire with the highest point being located in North Carolina. This, of course, does not include its ranges that are, also, located in New England, the Canadian provinces, Newfoundland, and Quebec.
Coastal Plains is a landform that is located in the South East part of the country. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida are located in this region. Coastal Plains are flat land surfaces that have water access near to this area.
I completely forgot about the badlands. I acutally didn't know that much about them...Jayres.
For Lezell' comment I love the mountainous landforms. I guess because I have always lived in the coastal plains my whole life I just think the mountains are beautiful.
I believe the Grand Canyon located in Northern Arizona would qualify as a landform. If you have not been there, it is well worth the trips. Pictures and post cards do no justice to the beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Brian, I actually have been to the Grand Canyon and you are right it is a sight to see. It's almost like a painting. The one thing I remembered from visiting the Grand Canyon is the squirels. I know that is funny, but they were so use to people being there that they would jump on people's lap and take their food. It was funny and cute at the same time. They were very sneaky.
I'm sure that everyone is familiar with volcanoes and what they are. Volcanoes in Alaska makeup about 80% of volcanoes that are found in the U.S. These volcanoes have been active for over 2 million years. Alaska currently has about 100 of them. Most of the time, we think about islands like Hawaii with volcanoes. I was suprised to learn that Alaska had so many of them.
Niagara Falls is a huge waterfall that straddles the border of the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls was formed when glaciers receded and were then carved from the water of the Great Lakes. Not only is this waterfall beautiful, but it is also the most powerful waterfall in North America. It is a huge source of hydroelectric power for the surrounding area.
All landforms that everyone has mentioned are great ones. Some I didn't even think of. J.Calametti I want to go the Niagara Falls some day. It looks beautiful and I believe it would be a site to see.
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