You have learned about different landforms caused by wind, rain, ice, and tectonic activity. Each has it own characteristics. Wind smooths an area by sandblasting the surface of rocks. Rain erodes rock and soil as it races downslope. Ice slowly cuts and grinds large mountains as it moves. Volcanoes produce lava that covers everything in its path. The picture on the right is a student example of lava using plaster of Paris.

Using clay or plaster of Paris, mold a landform that you have read and try and make it realistic. If you have questions about what the landform should look like refer back to the reader and topographic maps.