Landforms and Water
Aligned to C3.D2.Geo.2 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
The land has many shapes, like tall mountains and flat plains. Water can be a river, a lake, or a big ocean.
Worked example
People often build towns near a river because the water helps them drink, grow food, and travel by boat.
Practice questions
- Name one landform, like a mountain or a hill.
- Name one kind of water, like a lake or an ocean.
- Tell why people might want to live near a river.
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Los accidentes geográficos y el agua
La tierra tiene muchas formas, como montañas altas y llanuras planas. El agua puede ser un río, un lago o un océano grande.
Ejemplo: Las personas suelen construir pueblos cerca de un río porque el agua les ayuda a beber, cultivar alimentos y viajar en bote.
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