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Inland landscapes Coastal landscapes

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1 - MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPESElements of mountain landscapes

A mountain is an area of high land with sleep sides. A group of mountains is called a mountain range. A low mountain is called a mountain range. A low mountain is valled a hill. Areas of low land between mountains or hills are called valleys. Rivers often flow trough valleys.

Mountain range

Mountain Hill

Valley

2 - FLAT LANDSCAPESElements of flat landscapesSome elements of flat landscapes are plains and plateaus.

A plain is a large area of low, flat land. It often has a wide river flowing through it. It is fertile land.

A plateau is a large area of high, flat land. The biggest plateau in Spain is the Inner Plateau. Farmers cultivate wheat and barley on the Inner Plateau.

3 - COASTAL LANDSCAPES

RIVERS

LAKES AND RESERVOIRS