Unit 3: Changing Landforms Ch 1

How did the edge of the cliff get to be so close to the flagpole?

• erosion

• move the pole

• cut the flagpole

• It didn't get close

How do geologists figure out how something changed when they can't observe it changing?

• By using magic and divination techniques.
• By guessing and making assumptions.
• By using models to see how land changed

• By consulting with psychics and fortune tellers.

Can rock change shape?

• No

• yes

• mabey

define geologist

• A scientist who studies the Earth's solid materials

• A scientist who studies the Earth's weather

• A scientist who studies the Earth's climate change.

• A scientist who studies the Earth's oceans

define landform

• A natural feature of the Earth's surface
• A measurement of distance
• A type of weather phenomenon
• A man-made structure on the Earth's surface

define model

• A type of food
• A type of clothing
• A type of car
• something scientists make to answer questions about the Earth

define visualize

• To form a mental image in your mind

• To hear it

• To see it with your eyes

• To make something invisible

define explanation

• to take away something

• to add something

• to define something

• to describe how something works/happens

define evidence

• Information or facts that support the answer to the question

• A type of currency used in ancient Rome
• A fictional character from a popular TV show
• A type of plant found in the Amazon rainforest

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