Geographical Features Review

This page presents a comprehensive review of major geographical features across continents, focusing on mountains, plains, and rivers. The information is organized by continent, providing a global perspective on Earth's diverse landforms and waterways.

Mountains

The document highlights key mountain ranges for each continent:

• Asia: Himalayas • Europe: Alps • Africa: Atlas Mountains • America: Andes

Definition: Montañas are elevated landforms that rise prominently above the surrounding area, typically formed by tectonic forces or volcanism.

Plains

Several significant plains are listed for different regions:

• Asia: Chinese Plain, Siberian Plain, Indo-Gangetic Plain, Mesopotamia • Europe: Great European Plain, Alpine Plain, Mediterranean Plain • Africa: Nile Plain, Congo Plain • America: Amazon Plain, Central Plain, Pampas, Orinoco Plain, La Plata Plain

Vocabulary: Llanuras (plains) are large, flat areas of land with relatively low relief.

Rivers

The document provides an extensive list of major rivers for each continent. Some notable examples include:

• Asia: Ganges, Indus, Tigris, Euphrates, Brahmaputra • Europe: Danube, Rhine, Seine, Loire, Thames, Volga • Africa: Nile, Congo-Zaire, Orange, Zambezi, Limpopo • America: Mississippi, Rio Grande, Amazon, Orinoco, Colorado

Highlight: The inclusion of so many rivers emphasizes the importance of waterways in shaping landscapes and supporting human civilizations.

This comprehensive review serves as an excellent resource for students studying global geography, providing a clear overview of the world's major tipos de relieve (types of relief) and hydrological features.