Landforms: A Web Quest

Introduction

Landforms are natural features that make up the Earth's surface. Natural just means that people didn't make them; nature did.

Task

1. You will view examples of landforms in the United States. 2. You will locate the places where these landforms can be found. 3. You will make an illustrated Landform Dictionary.

Procedure

1. Print a copy of this USA Ouline Map. 2. Take a look at these landform examples in the United States. 3. Locate the state where each landform example can be found.. 4. Label the state with the landform type (i.e. butte, canyon, etc). 5. On the lined side of a 5"x8" index card, write a landform type and definition. Do one for each landform. 6. On the blank side of your index card, make a drawing of the landform. This link might give you some drawing ideas.

Bonus Locate the following landforms on your globe or atlas. You can also try searching on WorldAtlas.com. Print and label this outline map with your discoveries. Japan (archipelago) - hint: It's part of Asia. Kamchatka Peninsula - hint: Check out east Russia. Cape Horn - hint: It's on the continent of South America. Madagascar (island) - hint: Turn your eyes to Africa. Bay of Biscay - hint: By France..no by Spain! Well, Europe. Isthmus of Panama - hint: Between Central and South America Gulf of Carpentaria - hint: Follow Australia's north coast. Ural Mountains - hint: Try Russia. Bay of Bengal - hint: Search by India in Asia.

These pages  were written by Denise Vignola. 09/03 Graphics by Country Gal's Graphics and Enchanted Learning and Corbis