Landforms
In the rocky Mountain region, you will find a wide variety of land forms!
Mountains
Glaciers
Valleys
Rivers
Lakes
Waterfalls
Hot Springs
Mountains
Glaciers
Valleys
Rivers
Lakes
Waterfalls
Hot Springs
Mountains
Watch the attached videos to discover how the mountains were created!
https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/mountains/
https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/mountains/
Glaciers
Glaciers: Watch the attached videos to discover what a glacier is and how it affects the landscape!
https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/glaciers/
https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/glaciers/
Valleys
A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it. They can be "u" shaped or "v" shaped. Valleys have been created by erosion from running rivers and slow moving glaciers, usually a long period of time.
Visit the website to read more about the different types of valleys:
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/valley/435802
Visit the website to read more about the different types of valleys:
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/valley/435802
Waterfalls
A waterfall is a place in a river where water spills suddenly downward. Waterfalls are known for their beauty and awesome power.
Visit the following website to learn more about waterfalls: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/waterfall/400200
Visit the following website to learn more about waterfalls: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/waterfall/400200