Amplify Earth Features

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What is a topographic map?

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A topographic map is a detailed and accurate representation of the Earth's surface, showing landforms, elevations, and features like rivers and lakes.

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What information do you need to draw a topographic map?

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You need to know all the land features that would appear on the map, including how tall mountains are, how deep valleys are, and the locations of rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds.

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What processes produce land features?

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Land features are produced by weathering and erosion, where rock is broken into particles and carried away.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What happens to igneous rock over time?

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Igneous rock can be weathered into particles and eventually become sedimentary rock.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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Why are volcanoes found near the Ring of Fire?

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Volcanoes are found near the Ring of Fire because they are caused by the collision of tectonic plates around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.