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Geographic Landforms

Learn about landforms, their importance in human settlement, and how natural resources influence civilizations. Practice identifying different landforms and understanding their impact on societies. Discover ideal locations for settlements based on climate, resources, and landforms.

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Geographic Landforms

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  1. Geographic Landforms Warm-up What is Geography? (DOK 1) Do you know what a landform is? Explain…(DOK 2) Can you name any landforms around Colorado Springs? (DOK 3)

  2. Landform-a natural feature of the Earth’s surface • Landforms, like natural resources, can determine where a group of people settle and then attempt to make a civilization. • The better a landform is for human settlement, the easier it is to develop…example, it is easier to build a city on a plain versus a mountain…it is easier to have a civilization on a peninsula versus an island… Landforms

  3. Plateau Mountain Glacier Peninsula Landforms- Land Desert Plains Canyon

  4. Lake Island Strait Archipelago River Landforms - Water Delta

  5. Strait What are these difficult landforms? Plateau Peninsula Desert Let’s Practice! Delta Archipelago/Islands

  6. 1. Of the Landforms (Land), which one do you think is the easiest to have a civilization on and which is the most difficult? Explain you answers to both…(DOK 2) • 2. Can you name at least 2 resources from the following regions? Canada, Mexico and Central America, Caribbean, South America…(DOK 1) • 3. How can different landforms and/or natural resources affect the way a group of people live and form civilizations? (DOK 2) • 4. If you could begin your own civilization, which landform would you choose? Also, which natural resources do you think would occur near your landform? Would they be enough? (DOK 3) Follow-Up Questions

  7. Now, you will determine your ultimate location for a settlement. Consider the following when making your decision: • 1. What climate is the best for you settlement? Why? • 2. What Natural resources are the best for your settlement? Why • 3. What landform would work best for your civilization? Why? • 4. Is there anywhere in the world that you know of that would fit a lot of your description? If you need help with this part…ask me! Put it all together…

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