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Landforms
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The planet's natural dips and elevations, slopes and structures, stud the world's landscapes and enrich its panoramas. However, the Earth's landforms should not be viewed as anomalies in its topography; rather, they are often invaluable components of ecosystems and hold significant clues to the natural forces that fashion our environment. This comprehensive volume examines the various landforms, from mountains to caves to glaciers, that can be found across the globe. The processes that shape each formation are also detailed within these pages.
Series: Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
Interest Level: Grades 9-12
Guided Reading Level: Z
Lexile Level: 1440
ISBN: 9781615305360 (E-book)
Copyright: ©2012
Pages: 296
“Comprehensive, upper grade look at the origins and different types of landforms that occur on Earth. Discusses the development of landforms, mountains, plateaus, valleys, structural landforms (caves, dunes), coastal landforms, glacial landforms, tectonic landforms, and meteorite craters. The textual richness of this title is complemented by color photos, illustrations, and sidebars.” —Hawaii State Public Library