Surface Features in the Geosphere

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Which one describes elevation best? Options: The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area, The height of a point above sea level, The distance between two mountain peaks, The highest point in a mountain range

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The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area

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Which is an example of a landform?

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Volcano, Mountain, Dune

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"Elevation" means...

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The height of a point above sea level

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This is what is responsible for building up landforms over time?

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Constructive Forces

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What does "Topography" talk about?

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The shape of the land, described by elevation, relief, and landforms.

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The best description for a mountain is...

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High elevation and high relief

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When the contour lines on a map are close together it means....

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The slope is steep

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Destructive forces affect landforms because....

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They destroy & wear down landforms

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The GPS works....

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By using satellite signals to help determine your location

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A dune is...

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A hill of sand created by wind