Landforms: 3rd Grade Student Resources by Casey Lomonaco

Introduction to Landforms

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Landforms are natural features on the surface of the Earth. There are many kinds, such as mountains, valleys, plains, and hills. Let's learn about them!

Interactive Landform Game

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Try this interactive game to recognize and name common landforms.

Mountains

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Mountains are tall, rocky features that rise high above the surrounding land. They are usually found in groups called ranges, like the Rocky Mountains in North America. Mountains are formed by movements of the Earth's crust.

Valleys

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Valleys are low areas between hills or mountains, often with a river running through them. They are shaped by water or moving ice.

Plains

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Plains are large, flat areas of land with few trees. You can find them in places like the Great Plains in the center of the USA. Plains form by the slow build-up of sediments.

Islands

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Islands are pieces of land surrounded by water. Hawaii is a famous group of islands. Some islands are formed by underwater volcanoes.

Deserts

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Deserts are dry places with little rain. The Sahara in Africa and the Mojave in the USA are both deserts. Deserts form in places with very low rainfall.

Rivers

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Rivers are large, flowing bodies of water that move across the land. Rivers form valleys and change the shape of the land. The Mississippi River is one of the longest in the USA.

Earth's Changing Surface

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Watch this video to see how volcanoes, earthquakes, wind, and water help create and shape landforms.

Erosion Activity

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Try this simple science experiment at home or in class to see how water can change the shape of land.

Landforms Quiz

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Test your knowledge about landforms with this fun quiz.

Get Epic

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Landforms Brain POP

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Epic Collections

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