Earth Shapes Worksheet
Earth Shapes Worksheet
Junior Geographer Field Guide • Landforms
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Word Match: Write the correct word on each line.
Mountain Island Plain Valley
A. Very tall, steep land with a high peak that reaches into the sky.
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B. Low land that sits down between hills or mountains.
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C. A piece of land with water all around every side.
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D. Wide, flat land with few trees that spreads out far.
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Landform Detective: Circle the correct answer.
- Which landform is rounded and smaller than a giant mountain?
Hill
Ocean
Canyon
- Which landform has an opening that can shoot out hot lava and ash?
Valley
Volcano
Plain
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Draw & Write: Pick your favorite landform!
Draw your landform here:
My landform is a:
One cool detail:
Landform Wonders Reading Passage
Landform Wonders Reading Passage
Read & Respond • Earth Science
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Story: Our Amazing Earth
Read carefully twice!
Look outside! Earth is full of different shapes of land called landforms. A landform is a natural feature on Earth's surface. Water, wind, and heat worked together over millions of years to shape the world we see today.
Some landforms are very tall. Mountains are the tallest landforms of all. They have steep, rocky slopes and pointy peaks that reach high into cold clouds. Down low between mountains or hills, you will find gentle, flat land called a valley. Cool streams and rivers often run through valleys.
Other landforms are wide and flat. A plain is a large stretch of flat land covered in grass. Farmers often grow wheat and corn on plains. If you travel to the ocean or a lake, you might see an island. An island is a piece of land with water all around it on every side!
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Comprehension Check: Fill in the bubble for the best answer.
1. What is a landform according to the story?
A building made by people
A natural shape on Earth
A cloud high in the sky
2. Which landform is low land between mountains?
A valley
An island
A volcano
3. Why do farmers like to grow crops on plains?
Plains are steep and rocky
Plains are large and flat
Plains are under deep water
4. What makes an island special?
It has water on all sides
It is taller than a mountain
It is only found in winter
Talk to a Partner: If you could explore one of these landforms today, which one would you choose?
Early Explorers
