Landforms

when sand, soil, and rock are removed or washed away

• scale

• slope

• deposition

• erosion

a way to compare the distance between objects on a map

• scale

• slope

• deposition

• erosion

an area that slants up or down

• scale

• slope

• deposition

• erosion

when wind and water drop sand and soil in a new place

• scale

• slope

• deposition

• erosion

the breaking up of rock

• scale

• weathering

• deposition

• erosion

Types of landforms

• islands and peninsulas

• valleys and canyons

• mountains, caves, volcanos, and cliffs

• all of the above

Think about it: A farmer is trying to slow down erosion on his land. The wind is blowing good soil away from his cornfield. What could the farmer do to help stop the soil from being blown away?

• The farmer could build a barn.

• The farmer could build a windbreak.

• The farmer could raise pigs.

• The farmer could eat lunch.

Sand dunes =

• deposition

• erosion

• slope

• scale

Coastline =

• deposition

• erosion

• scale

• slope

Rapid (fast) Earth changes

• deposition

• weathering

• flood and landslide

• mountains forming