Exploring Different Landforms and Their Characteristics
Mountains
Hills
Grasslands
Jungles
Deserts
Cave
Oceans
Island
Lake
River
Field
Village
Sentence Construction Activity
- "Mountains are..."
- "Oceans are..."
- "Deserts are..."
- "Grasslands are..."
- "Jungles are..."
Comprehension Tasks:
Task 1: True or False
Read the following statements and decide if they are true (T) or false (F). Correct the false statements.
1 . Deserts are the wettest places in the world.
2. The Sahara Desert is located in Africa.
3. Oceans cover less than half of the world.
4. The highest mountain, Everest, is in Asia.
5. Jungles have a cold and dry climate all year round.
6. Grasslands have only two seasons: wet and dry.
Task 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words from the text.
1. The __________ is the biggest desert in the world, and it is located in __________.
2. The __________ is the highest mountain in the world, and it is located in __________.
3. The biggest jungle is in __________.
4. In deserts, the temperature is very __________ during the day but very __________ at night.
5. __________ cover more than half of the world, and many strange fish and animals live __________ in the water.
6. Grasslands have a lot of __________, but there aren’t many __________.
Task 4: Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in your own words.
1. Why can only certain animals and plants live in deserts?
2. What makes jungles different from grasslands?
3. Why do plants not grow on the tops of mountains?
4. What are some examples of animals that might live in grasslands?
5. How do oceans and seas support life?
Task 6: Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer for each question .
1. What is the main characteristic of deserts?
a) Wet and cold
b) Dry and hot
c) Covered in snow
2. Where is the biggest jungle located?
a) Africa
b) South America
c) Asia
3. What covers more than half of the world?
a) Deserts
b) Oceans
c) Grasslands
4. What is the weather like in jungles?
a) Cold and dry
b) Hot and wet
c) Windy and snowy
5. How many seasons do grasslands have?
a) One
b) Two
c) Four
Group Discussion
In small groups, discuss the following questions:
1. Which landform would you like to visit and why?
2. What challenges might you face living in a desert or on a mountain?
3. How do you think climate change might affect these landforms?
Choose one landform and draw a picture of it, labeling the key characteristics (e.g., "hot and dry" for deserts, "deep and wet" for oceans).Write a short paragraph describing chosen landform using the descriptive words from the lesson.