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Which word refers to the shape of the land in an area?

• elevation

• landform

• relief

• topography

Which word describes the difference between the highest and lowest points in an area?

• elevation

• landform

• relief

• topography

Which phrase describes a landform?

• a feature of the landscape

• the shape of land in an area

• a process that shaped Earth’s surface

• the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points

Look at the image of landforms.

Which point has the highest elevation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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A cross-country skier who prefers high elevation but flat terrain is looking for a ski vacation destination.

Which location would be the best destination for the skier?

• the Black Hills

• the Great Plains

• the Bridger Mountains

• the Yellowstone Plateau

Which activity is most likely to create landforms?

• construction by humans on coastal plains

• meteors that come from space

• mining by humans underground

• natural processes that change Earth

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Which phrase describes a typical feature of plains?

• usually have a high relief

• have steep sides

• usually have a high elevation

• can be interior

The image shows one of the main types of landforms.

Which type of landform is shown?

• field

• mountain

• plains

• plateau

The image shows the extent of a major landform.

Which word best describes the vast grassland outlined in red?

• hills

• mountains

• plains

• plateau

Which feature is part of a mountain system?

• plains

• plateaus

• mountain belts

• individual peaks

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