Terrain features are physical characteristics on the earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, etc.
Think of terrain features as different ingredients in a salad. Each ingredient (like lettuce, tomatoes or cucumbers) represents a different feature (like mountains, rivers or forests), and together they make up the whole dish - our Earth!
Topography: This is the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. It's like studying the bumps and dips on an orange peel to understand its texture.
Elevation: This refers to how high a point is above sea level. Imagine standing on top of a ladder; your elevation would be how far you are from ground level.
Physical Geography: This branch of geography deals with natural features and processes on Earth like climate patterns or volcanic activity. It's like being a detective but instead of solving crimes you're investigating nature!
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