LANDFORMS OF THE WORLD
The global topography and landforms are diverse, ranging from vast
plains to towering mountains, deep canyons to winding rivers. The
Earth's terrain and landforms are rich and varied. Here are some
famous types of topography and landforms in the world:
These are broad and relatively flat areas, usually at a low altitude.
For example, the Amazon Plain is the largest tropical rainforest area
in the world, while the Northeast Plain of China is one of China's
important agricultural regions.
Many majestic mountain ranges are distributed on Earth, usually the
result of collisions and compressions of tectonic plates. The
Himalayas are the highest and youngest major mountain range in the
world, with peaks such as Mount Everest being world-renowned. The
Andes run through the western part of South America and are one of the
longest mountain ranges in the world.
Plateaus are large, flat or gently undulating areas at a higher
altitude. The Tibetan Plateau is known as the "roof of the world" and
is the highest plateau in the world, with an average altitude of over
4,000 meters.
Basins are areas surrounded by mountains on all sides with a low-lying
center. The Sichuan Basin is one of China's four major basins, known
for its fertile land and rich produce.
Hills are a terrain between plains and mountains, characterized by
unevenness. The Jiangnan Hills, located in southeastern China, are
famous for their beautiful scenery.
Deserts are arid and rainless areas with sandy surfaces. The Sahara
Desert is the largest tropical desert in the world, covering much of
North Africa.
