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Year 4: Island Paradise: Physical & Human Features

Volcanoes

A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust. When a volcano erupts, hot gases and melted rock from deep within Earth find their way up to the surface. 

Information retrieved on 06/01/2022 from Britannica School

Mountain & Valleys


Peveril Castle Dale in England is a V-shaped valley made deeper by a small stream 

A valley is a type of landform. A valley is a lower part in the land, between two higher parts which might be hills or mountains. 

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Rivers


Arkansas head waters
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A river is a course of water that flows to another water source such as an ocean, lake or even another river.

Physical and Human Features

Human and physical features are things that you can see all around you.

Physical features like seas, mountains and rivers are natural. They would be here even if there were no people around.

Human features like towns, houses, roads and bridges are things that have been built by people.

Information retrieved on 06/01/2022 from BBC Bite Sized

Physical Features - Natural Landforms

Human Features - Man-made Landmarks & Structures


Taj Mahal
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Landmarks are features of the land or structures that are notable or unique. Human-made landmarks are impressive structures that were built by humans. These can include recent feats of engineering as well as the remains of ancient cities and architecture. 

 Information retrieved on 06/01/2022 from Britannica School

Seven Wonders of The World : Man-made architectural and sculptura marvels


Pyramids of Giza
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More than 2,000 years ago, travelers would write about incredible sights they had seen on their journeys. Over time, seven of those places made history as the "wonders of the ancient world." In 2000, a campaign was launch to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World as only Pyramids of Giza of the original list is still standing. The final results were announced in 2007.

Seven Wonders of The Modern World : Man-made Civil Engineering Marvels


Golden Gate Bridge

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