- Supercontinents: Pangea was the supercontinent that existed during the Jurassic period. Pangea began to break apart during the Jurassic period, but the process was not complete until the Cretaceous period.
- Mountains: The Appalachian Mountains were formed during the Paleozoic era and were still present during the Jurassic period. The Rocky Mountains began to form during the Jurassic period.
- Plateaus: The Colorado Plateau was formed during the Jurassic period.
- Valleys: The Grand Canyon was formed during the Jurassic period.
- Deserts: The Sahara Desert was formed during the Jurassic period.
The landforms of the Jurassic period were shaped by several processes, including:
- Plate tectonics: The movement of the Earth's tectonic plates caused the formation of mountains, valleys, and deserts.
- Erosion: The erosion of land by wind and water created canyons and plateaus.
- Volcanism: Volcanic eruptions created mountains and lava flows.
The landforms of the Jurassic period provided a variety of habitats for plants and animals. The plants and animals of the Jurassic period were adapted to the warm, wet climate and the abundant vegetation.