Science Topic 4: Earth's Features

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What forms at places where magma, or molten rock, reaches Earth's surface?

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Volcanoes

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What does a street map show?

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Roads and highways in an area

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What does a compass rose on a map show?

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The directions north, east, south, west

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What is a plateau?

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Large areas of raised flat land that extend over a great distance

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What does a legend on a map tell you?

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What map symbols stand for

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

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Mountains are higher and steeper than hills.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface.

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What is a river delta?

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A river delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials found in nature that are used by humans, like water, minerals, and forests.