Earth_Physical_Features_Presentation.pptx

Earth_Physical_Features_Presentation.pptx

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  Earth's Physical Features •Let's explore the amazing landforms and water bodies on Earth! • Fun Fact: Earth is the only planet known to have liquid water on its surface!
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  Mountains and Plateaus •Mountains are tall raised landforms. Plateaus are raised areas with flat tops. • Fun Fact: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world!
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  Canyons • Canyons aredeep valleys with steep sides, often carved by rivers. • Fun Fact: The Grand Canyon is so big it can be seen from space!
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  Straits and Canals •Straits are natural narrow water bodies. Canals are man-made waterways. • Fun Fact: The Panama Canal saves ships a journey of 8,000 miles!
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  Peninsulas • Peninsulas areland surrounded by water on three sides. • Fun Fact: The largest peninsula in the world is the Arabian Peninsula!
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  Other Landforms • Cliffs,islands, rivers, plains, lakes, valleys, mountain ranges, capes, and deltas. • Fun Fact: Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world!
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  Review & Quiz •1. What’s the difference between a strait and a canal? • 2. Name a plateau and a canyon. • 3. What is a peninsula? • Fun Fact: Learning about geography helps us understand our planet better!