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Desert

Disadvantages: no water, cannot farm due to the extreme heat and dry land.

Advantages: provide a natural boundary for protection because it is very hard to cross.

Some well known deserts include the Sahara desert and the Gobi Desert.

Definition: A very hot and dry area of land with little to no rainfall.

Disadvantages: They can flood very easily, can have dangerous animals living in them.

Advantages: Natural supply of water and food, can be used for transportation, creates fertile soil.

Some well known mountains include the Mississippi River and the Nile River.

Definition: A large flowing body of water that usually empties into a bay or sea.

River

Disadvantages: usually very dry so you cannot farm.

Advantages: easy to build shelter on the flat surface, a natural barrier for protection.

Some well known plateaus are Island In The Sky, and the Columbia Plateau.

Definition: A large flat area of land higher than the land around it.

Plateau

Disadvantages: can easily flood, takes up space that could be used for farming,

Advantages: Access to water for farming, fresh water can be used for drinking.

Some well known lakes include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Erie.

Definition: A large body of water surrounded by land on all sides.

Lake

Disadvantages: If near a river will easily flood, no natural barriers for protection.

Advantages: Great for farming, easy to build shelter for settling.

Some well known plains include the Great Plains in North America, and the Pampas in South America.

Definition: A large area of flat land with only small changes in elevation.

Plains

Disadvantages: Harder to farm, harder to build a shelter.

Advantages: Natural barrier for protection, does not flood like a valley.

Some well known hills include: Capitol Hill, and 7 Hills of Rome.

Definition: A raised area, or a mound of land.

Hills

Disadvantages: They can flood very easily, usually there is a lot of rainfall.

Advantages: Soil is great for farming, They provide good land for settling.

Some well known valleys include Douro Valley in Portugal, and Cerce Valley in France.

Definition: A low area of land between mountains or hills.

Landforms

Island

Disadvantages: Less land to farm, you are isolated from the rest of society.

Advantages: The water surrounding the island is a natural barrier for protection, the water also provides a natural source of food.

Some well known islands are the Hawaiian Islands and Maui.

Definition: A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

Canyon

Disadvantages: very dry land that is unable to be farm.

Advantages: Natural protection from invaders, river is a source of fresh water and food.

Some well known canyons include the Grand Canyon and the Copper Canyon

Definition: A deep valley with steep, rocky sides. Usually has a river running through it.

Valleys

Mountains

Disadvantages: Less land for planting crops, difficulty transporting good,

Advantages: Natural protection from invaders, cleaner air and water,

Some well known mountains include the Rocky Mountains and the Himalaya Mountains.

Definition: A land form that extends above surrounding terrain. A mountain generally steeper than a hill.