Landforms and Natural Forces

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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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