Unit C Vocab Test

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals on Earth’s surface by natural elements?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the Earth process of moving sediment called?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the vertical distance between two contour lines on a map?

Back

Contour interval

Front

What are the lines on a map that connect points of the same elevation?

Back

Contour Lines

Front

What is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains or valleys?

Back

Landform

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil?

Back

Erosion

Front

What do we call the process where sediment is deposited in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What type of map shows the height and shape of the land using contour lines?

Back

Topographical map

Front

What is the term for the difference in elevation between two points on a map?

Back

Relief

Front

What is the process of transporting weathered materials from one location to another?

Back

Erosion