Science 6 - Topic 5 Lesson 2

The study of the shapes and features of Earth's surface

• photography

• geography

• topography

height above sea level

• elevation

• feet

• inches

the difference between the highest and lowest elevation points

• topography

• elevation

• relief

a feature on the surface of the earth, such as a dune or mountain

• elevation

• landform

• topography

A coastline is...

• where there's a high level of elevation

• where the land meets the ocean

• where the beach is

If contour lines are close together, the slope is...

• gentle

• flat

• steep

On a topographic map of a mountain, you walk a longer distance to get to the top when the contour lines are...

• spread out

• close together

• going up

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation...

• changes

• stays the same

• is below sea level

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• slope

• intervals

• contour lines

What is a destructive force?

• a force that causes land to build or rise

• forces that cause land to break or wear down