Landform Terms by Erika Ramos https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt Made with whimsy en-us 2017-08-30 19:30:27 UTC 2025-10-01 15:41:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Hill ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184068686 Definition- a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.

Ex- Cavanal Hill, Poteau, OK, Highgate Hill, Big Hill

Promote- Since a hill is not as big or bumpy as  a  mountain it would bring more population to be near and on  the hill. 


]]> 2017-08-31 19:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184068686 Plateau ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184072738 Definition- an area of relatively level high ground.

Ex- Island in the Sky USA, Bogota Plateau, Colombia, Columbia Plateau USA.

Prohibit/inhibit- Plateau are usually in the desert. There wouldn't be much  population going on. It is a big piece  of land but it wouldn't be smart to have a population there. 

]]> 2017-08-31 19:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184072738 Mountain ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074395 Definition-  A large  natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding levels.

Ex- Rockies, Andes, Himalayas 

Prohibit/Inhibit- It would not be easy to live in the mountains. There is no easy commute with  all the rocky roads. And with the height of the mountain the oxygen is thinner. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074395 Island ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074506 Definition- a piece of land surrounded by water.

Ex- Aleutian Islands, the Mariana Islands, and South Sandwich Islands. 

Promotes- Island promotes population because of its beauty and all the sights they have. They are usually a  vacation area for people. When all those people visit it brings money to the island and with  that they can get what is needed. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074506 Continent ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074575 Definition- any of the world's main continuous expanses of land. 

Ex- Australia, North America, South America.

Promotes- The land is where all human kind live if there wasn't land then we would be living in the water. They have different land forms that attract people to go and live there.

]]> 2017-08-31 19:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074575 Mesa ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074894 Definition- an isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in landscapes with horizontal strata.

Ex- Grand Mesa Colorado, Brown Bluff, Mount Asgard.

Prohibit/inhibit- The mesa is similar to a  plateau they are in thee same area and shouldn't have a population because of its location. 


]]> 2017-08-31 19:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184074894 Plain ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184076233 Definition-  a large area of flat land with few trees.

Ex- Eurasian Steppe, The Great Plains, The Pampas

Promote- This would be a good area to have a population because of the soil that is around. It is flat which is good if people want to grow crops there.

]]> 2017-08-31 19:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184076233 Basin ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184128742 Definition-  an area drained by a river and all of its tributaries.
Ex- River drainage basins, structural basins, ocean basins.

Prohibit/inhibit- This should not be a area where a population should be since it is draining water. If people want to plant things and make building that need water this wouldn't be a smart decision.


]]> 2017-09-01 03:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184128742 Valley ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129322 Definition-  a valley or dale is a depression that is longer than it is wide.
Ex-  
Lug Valley, McMurdo Dry Valleys,Great Appalachian Valley

Promote- It is a beautiful area and population could settle there. It wouldn't be the easiest but it could happen.

]]> 2017-09-01 03:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129322 Canyon ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129342 Definition- a deep, narrow valley with steep sides
Ex-  Grand Canyon, Copper Canyon, Colca Canyon
Prohibit/inhibit-- Canyons are in very hot areas, there is hardly water. It is very dry to where the ground wouldn't even grow out many plants.

]]> 2017-09-01 03:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129342 Peninsula ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129386 Definition- a piece of land that is bordered by water on three sides but connected to mainland.
Ex- Baja California Peninsula, Malay Peninsula, Cape York Peninsula.

Promote- I feel like it would have population settlement because they are surrounded by water and that is good if someone wants to grow crops.

]]> 2017-09-01 03:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129386 Cape ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129422 Definition-  a headland or a promontory of large size extending into a body of water, usually the sea.
Ex-  Cape of Good Hope, Cape Hatteras, Cape cod
 Promote- It is a very large area where people won''t  be a close together. Being around water has  more advantages than  people who don't live by water. 

]]> 2017-09-01 03:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129422 Ocean ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129468 Definition- a very large expanse of sea, in particular, each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.
Ex-  Atlantic ocean, Arctic ocean, Pacific ocean 

Prohibit/inhibit- The ocean is not the wisest place for population to settle in.

]]> 2017-09-01 03:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129468 Sea ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129501 Definition- The continuous body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface
Ex- Red sea, Mediterranean sea, black sea
Prohibit/ inhibit- Population wouldn't last since there is nowhere to grow crops. The sea is not a stable place where people can survive.]]> 2017-09-01 03:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129501 Gulf ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129542 Definition- a large bay that is an arm of an ocean or sea.
Ex-  Gulf of mexico,  Gulf of Thailand, Persian Gulf
Promote- it can have settlement because it has all the resources it needs and has a ocean that people get attracted to and want to live near.

]]> 2017-09-01 03:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129542 Bay ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129561 Definition-  a body of water partially surrounded by land. 
Ex-  The Chesapeake bay, Bay of Fundy, Paradise Bay
Promote- There is land where people can live and can grow food. Has water that can be useful for many things. ]]> 2017-09-01 03:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129561 Lake ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129589 Definition- an expanse of water entirely surrounded by land and unconnected to the sea except by rivers or streams.
Ex-  Lake Michigan, Lake Tahoe, Lake Ontario 
Promote- Many people like going to swim at the lake and with it being surrounded by land is another plus because people like  to just look at natures beauty.

]]> 2017-09-01 03:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129589 River ramoserika1 https://padlet.com/ramoserika1/fj4s75ote0lt/wish/184129609 Definition- A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river.
Ex-  Mississippi river, Saint Lawrence river,Danube river
Promote- It has a water route for people to travel and it has fertile soil to grow crops.

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