Investigating the Natural World Flashcard

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What type of landform is a plain?

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A plain is flat land.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials found in nature that people need.

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What is a globe?

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A globe is a 3D model of the Earth showing geographic information.

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What are maps?

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Maps are drawings of Earth's surface on flat paper.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of wearing away rocks and soil.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a high, steep landform that rises above the surrounding land.

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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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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry area of land that receives very little rain.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.