Landforms Flashcard

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is an area of land that rises very high above the land around it, typically with steep sides.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is an area of flat land that is raised higher than the surrounding land, often with steep sides.

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What does a topographic map show?

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A topographic map shows elevation, which indicates the height of the land above sea level.

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Define 'mountain'.

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Land with steep sides that rises sharply (1,000 feet or more) from the surrounding land.

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Define 'plain'.

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A plain is broad, flat land that is generally at low elevation.

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What is elevation?

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Elevation is the height of a landform above sea level.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, formed by erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?

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A hill is a raised area of land that is lower than a mountain, usually with a gentler slope.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4