Scott Calta

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Scott Calta
7 Wonders of the Landform World
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The Landform Wonders of the World Tour

• Lists of seven wonders began in ancient times by
  the Greeks. The Seven Wonders lists varied,
  resulting in many more than seven wonders. These
  are Seven Landform Wonders of todays world.

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Landform Wonders of the World Tour

• We will visit seven wonders that are truly
  remarkable feats of the landform world that you
  have studied.

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Seven Landform Wonders of the World

• Angel Falls, Venezuela
• Himalyas, India
• Ayers Rock (Uluru), Australia
• Guilin, China
• Grand Canyon, USA
• Great Barrier Reef, Australia
• Iguassu Falls, South America

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Angel Falls

• Angel Falls is located in Canaima National Park,
  Venezuela in a remote jungle. It is the highest
  waterfall in the world, more than twice the
  height of the Empire State Building, and three
  times the height of the Eiffel Tower.

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Angel Falls, Venezuela
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Himalayas, India

• In the heart of southern Asia is located the
  loftiest Landform chain on earth. Forming a
  geographical divide that separates the Indian
  subcontinent from Central Asia, the Himalayas
  extend from west to east in a massive arc for
  about 2500 kilometers (1550 miles).

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Himalayas range
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THE ROCK AYERS ROCK

• Long called Uluru (sacred place) by the
  Aborigines, Ayers Rock is located in central
  Australia in the Northern Territory. It is the
  world's largest monolith, rising 862.5 meters
  (1,143 feet high) and covers an area of 2 square
  miles.

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ULURU, Australia
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Guilin Range, China

• There is a popular saying about Guilin, "the
  Landforms and water of Guilin are the finest
  under heaven." Guilin is located in southern
  China and is famous for its dramatic peaks, clear
  waters, caves, and long history.

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Guilin, China
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Grand Canyon, USA

• Measured in Colorado River miles, the Grand
  Canyon is 277 miles long and begins at Lees Ferry
  and ends at the Grand Wash Cliffs. It is 18 miles
  across at its widest point and consists of more
  than one million acres of land! At the North Rim
  (which has only seasonal access) it is 6000 feet
  (1829 meters) deep.

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Grand Canyon, Colorado, USA
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• If you would like to skip the data section,
  you may click on the information button below.
  This will take you immediately to the next
  wonderful picture!

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Landform Height (meters) Height (feet) Landform Height (meters) Height (feet) Landform Height (meters) Height (feet)
Angel Falls Waterfall 979 m 3212 ft
Himalayas 7200m 25, 678 ft
Ayers Rock 348 m 1142 ft
Guilen 2709 m 3802 ft
Grand Canyon 1609 m 3481 ft
Great Barrier 2602 m 1616 ft
Iguassu Falls 82 m 269 ft
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• If you have changed your mind and wish to go
  back and see the data slides, click the button
  below. Otherwise, click the mouse to continue
  ahead.

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia

• The Great Barrier Reef stretches along the east
  coast of Queensland in Australia. It is the
  world's largest coral reef . It is over 2000km
  (1250 miles) long! It is not a single reef at
  all. It is made up of over 2900 individual reefs
  very close to each other.

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Iguassu Falls, South America

• Iguassu Falls is on the border of Argentina,
  Brazil and Paraguay. Iguaçú comes means Great
  Water. The falls are a mile long and 100 yards
  high, and consist of 275 separate falls.

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Iguassu Falls,Brazil
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Tomorrow our table groups will look at books,
magazines and other interesting items from our
library, about four different types of
landforms. Each group will rotate after 15
minutes, as we have done before. Where will
your group start?
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Tomorrows rotations start with
Table 1 Mountains
Table 2 Reefs
Table 4 Canyons
Table 3 Waterfalls
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Thank you. I hope that you enjoyed your trip!