Earth_Physical_Features_Presentation.pptx

Earth_Physical_Features

1. 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!

2. 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!

3. Canyons Canyons are deep valleys with steep sides, often carved by rivers. Fun Fact: The Grand Canyon is so big it can be seen from space!

4. 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!

5. Peninsulas Peninsulas are land surrounded by water on three sides. Fun Fact: The largest peninsula in the world is the Arabian Peninsula!

6. 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!

7. 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!