Michigan Edition What is a Landform Definition Different kinds of land on earth Examples Mountains Hills Islands These are NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS Peninsula Definition Land surrounded by water on three sides ID: 334759
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Loveable Landforms
Michigan EditionSlide2
What is a Landform?
Definition
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Different kinds of land on earth
ExamplesMountainsHills Islands
These are
NATURAL
CHARACTERISTICS
!Slide3
Peninsula
Definition:
Land surrounded by water on three sides
Michigan is made up of two peninsulas
Can you see any other peninsulas on the Michigan map?
Keweenaw Peninsula
Leelanau PeninsulaSlide4
Island
Definition:
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
Michigan has more than 500 islands!
Mackinac IslandBeaver Island
Can you think of a state that is made up of islands?Slide5
Sand Dunes
Definition:
Ridges or hills of loose sand piled up by the wind
Most are found near Lake Michigan
Sleeping Bear dunesSlide6
Mountain
Definition:
A very high, natural place on earth, higher than a hill
Mt. Arvon is the highest in Michigan (2000 ft.)
Do we have mountains in Michigan?Slide7
Mountain Range
Definition:
A row of connected mountains
Michigan has two mountain ranges
The Huron MountainsThe Porcupine Mountains
Porcupine
Huron