Map Features Flashcard

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What landform is created by deposition?

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The Colorado River Delta is an example of a landform created by deposition.

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Where are volcanoes most likely to occur?

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Volcanoes are most likely to occur near tectonic plate boundaries.

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What is hardness in minerals?

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Hardness is a measure of how resistant a mineral is to scratching.

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Which mineral is the softest?

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Talc is the softest mineral.

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Which mineral is the hardest?

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Diamond is the hardest mineral.

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What type of map shows physical features like coastlines?

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A physical map shows physical features like coastlines.

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What is a political map?

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A political map shows boundaries, cities, and countries.

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What is a resource map?

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A resource map shows the distribution of natural resources in an area.

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What is a local attractions map?

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A local attractions map shows places of interest in a specific area.