Landforms and Natural Forces

Landforms and Natural Forces

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ETS1-4

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some of the different landforms found on Earth's surface? List at least five examples.

Back

Mountains, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and canyons

Answer explanation

The correct answer lists landforms, which are natural features of the Earth's surface. Mountains, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and canyons are all examples of such landforms, while the other options include man-made or non-landform elements.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What natural forces and energy contribute to the formation of landforms such as mountains, rivers, and dunes?

Back

Tectonic forces and erosion

Answer explanation

Tectonic forces, such as plate movements, create mountains, while erosion shapes rivers and dunes by wearing away rocks and soil. Thus, tectonic forces and erosion are key natural contributors to landform formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can we model different landforms to better understand their features and characteristics?

Back

By creating physical or digital models

Answer explanation

Creating physical or digital models allows us to visualize and interact with landforms, enhancing our understanding of their features and characteristics. Other options do not provide a practical way to study landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Large, naturally occurring underground chambers, usually formed by the dissolution of limestone, are known as:

Back

Caverns

Answer explanation

Large underground chambers formed by the dissolution of limestone are called caverns. They are distinct from mountains, rivers, and deltas, which are different geological features.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The area where land meets the ocean or sea, characterized by beaches, cliffs, or rocky shores, is called:

Back

Coastline

Answer explanation

The area where land meets the ocean or sea is known as the coastline. It includes features like beaches, cliffs, and rocky shores, distinguishing it from other geographical terms like glacier, canyon, or aquifer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Large bodies of water surrounded by land, which can be formed by natural processes like glacial activity or tectonic movements, are known as:

Back

Lakes

Answer explanation

Large bodies of water surrounded by land are called lakes. They can form through natural processes such as glacial activity or tectonic movements, distinguishing them from dunes, sinkholes, and alluvial fans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hills of sand formed by wind action, often found in deserts and along coastlines, are called:

Back

Dunes

Answer explanation

Hills of sand formed by wind action are known as dunes. They are commonly found in deserts and coastal areas, distinguishing them from rivers, glaciers, and aquifers, which are different geological features.

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