Oh no! This page was snatched by this mandrill. - Education
This endangered mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) was photographed by National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, in his ambitious project to document every species in captivity—inspiring people not just to care, but also to help protect these animals for future generations. Before drills disappear, like this webpage has, learn how …
Plateau - Education | National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earth's land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.
Mesa - Education | National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · A mesa is a flat-topped mountain or hill. It is a wide, flat, elevated landform with steep sides. Mesa is a Spanish word that means table. Spanish explorers of the American southwest, where many mesas are found, used the word because the tops of …
Mapping Landforms - Education
2024年9月17日 · Which landforms are flat? (plateau, plain, coastal plain) How are they different? (one is high, one is low and close to a coast) Which are bodies of water? (bay, lake, river) Can you name other landforms that you don’t see on this drawing? (small streams or creeks, islands) Which of these landforms are near our hometown or in our state?
Plain - Education | National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · A plain is a broad area of relatively flat land. Plains are one of the major landforms, or types of land, on Earth. They cover more than one-third of the world’s land area. Plains exist on every continent. Grasslands Many plains, such as the Great Plains that stretch across much of central North America, are grasslands.
North America: Physical Geography - National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · Canadian Shield The Canadian Shield is a raised but relatively flat plateau. It extends over eastern, central, and northwestern Canada. The Canadian Shield is characterized by a rocky landscape pocked by an astounding number of lakes.
Butte - Education | National Geographic Society
2024年4月23日 · Buttes were once part of flat, elevated areas of land known as mesas or plateaus. In fact, the only difference between a mesa and a butte is its size. Most geographers say a butte is taller than it is wide, while a mesa is a much larger, slightly less elevated feature. Buttes are created as streams slowly cut through a
Coastal Plain - Education | National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · A coastal plain is a flat, low-lying piece of land next to the ocean. Coastal plains are separated from the rest of the interior by nearby landforms, such as mountains . In western South America, a large coastal plain lies between …
Grasslands Explained - Education
2023年10月19日 · In fact, grasslands often lie between forests and deserts. Depending on how they’re defined, grasslands account for between 20 and 40 percent of the world's land area. They are generally open and fairly flat, and they exist on every continent except Antarctica, which makes them vulnerable to pressure from human populations.
Landform - Education | National Geographic Society
2024年4月25日 · A landform is a feature on Earth 's surface that is part of the terrain. Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains are the four major types of landforms. Minor landforms include buttes, canyons, valleys, and basins. Tectonic plate movement under Earth can create landforms by pushing up mountains and hills. Erosion by water and wind can wear down land and create …
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