Definition
A plain is a large area of flat land.
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Examples of Plains |
Characteristics and Features |
- are flat lands
- many are covered in grass, such as the Great Plains
- low in elevation
How are plains formed?
Plains form in many different ways. Some plains form from layers of sediment being deposited in an area. Other plains have been formed when the lava from a volcano flows across the land.
Fun Facts
- Plains are one of the major landforms.
- Plains cover more than one-third of the world’s land area.
- Plains exist on every continent.
- The Native American word for plains is "savannah."L