Geographical Features by carter.thompson

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Geographical Features

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Worlds largest coral reef (chain of reefs)
400 species of coral found there
More than 2,500 reefs are a part of the reef
It spans across a 1,250-mile area east of Australia

Photo by Venson Kuchipudi

TRANSANTARCTIC MOUNTAINS

One of the worlds largest mountain ranges
Forms a boundary between east and west Anatartica
Most of the mountains are buried in the ice with the peaks on top
They run for approximately 2,200 miles

Photo by .v1ctor Casale.

MEKONG RIVER

Millions of people rely on it for farming and fishing
It empties of the coast of Vietnam
The worlds 12th largest river 7th largest in Asia
It is approximately 2,700 miles long

Photo by Safwan S.

MOUNT TAHAN

Highest point on peninsular Malaysia
It rises up to 7,175 feet above sea level
Is located within the Taman Negara national forest
Kuala Tahan is the oldest trail at the mountain

Photo by Kot-Coll

MAUNA KEA

Dormat volcano on the island of Hawaii
It stands 13,803 feet above sea level
Last eruption was around 2460 BCE
One of the most sacred peaks in Hawaii

Photo by troy mason

MOUNT KELUD

A volcano located on Java in Indonesia
Is known for its large explosive eruptions
It rises up to a height of 5,679 feet
It is located on the infamous Ring of Fire

Photo by QianLisi

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