Landforms:

Our Earth is covered by all different layers and formations of rock and dirt. This is what we call the Earth's landforms. One of the highest landforms on the surface of Earth are called mountains. There are also high points of earth that are not as high as mountains. These are called hills. Hills are usually covered with grass. The places between mountains and hills are called valleys. On Earth, there are also landforms that look like a table. These are areas of high land with a flat top called a plateau. There are also areas of flat land on Earth. These areas are usually by oceans or seas. This is what we call a plain. Areas that are fully surrounded by water on all sides are called islands. Long Island and Hawaii are examples of islands. Areas that are only surrounded by water on three sides are called peninsulas.  Deserts are areas of very dry and hot land. They are covered with huge hills of sand and they get very little rainfall throughout the year. How can you describe the landform where you live?

Vocabulary:

Landforms: a feature of the Earth's surface that is made from the layers and formations of rock and dirt.

Mountain: the highest landform on Earth. Has a pointed tip and steep, slanted sides.

Hill: higher than their surrounding areas, usually covered with grass.

Valley: low lying areas between two mountains or two hills. Valleys are usually U-shaped or V-shaped.

Plateau: a flat topped raised area with steep sides.

Plain: areas of flat land where cities are usually built on.

Island: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on all sides.

Peninsula: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

Desert: large, dry and hot areas that receive very little or no rainfall throughout the year.


Look at each picture below. Choose the answer choice that best describes what the picture is showing.

Effect or Affect?

In a sentence, it is sometimes difficult to determine if you should use effect or affect. This is when you should use each word:

Affect: a verb that means to change or have an effect on.

Effect: a noun that means an "outcome" or "result".


Fill in the blank with the correct word:

1) I do not think that there will be any negative (affects/effects).
2) The financial crisis will not (affect/effect) our country.
3) The tornados had no (affect/effect) on any wildlife.
4) The issues will mainly (affect/effect) the elderly population.
5) A warm bath has a soothing (affect/effect),
6) What could be the possible (affect/effect) of their actions?
7) The new education plan will take (affect/effect) next year.
8) How will the new budget (affect/effect) people?
9) This medicine can have serious side (affects/effects).
10) The weather had a huge (affect/effect) on our event.