Landforms

Front

What is a body of salt water that covers almost 71% of Earth's surface?

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Ocean

Front

What is an opening in the earth through which lava, rock, ashes, and gases are forced out?

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Volcano

Front

What landform is characterized by high elevation and steep slopes?

Back

Mountain

Front

What process occurs when tectonic plates rub together to form landforms?

Back

Sudden process

Front

True or False: Weathering and erosion are a slow process.

Back

True

Front

What is a large body of freshwater surrounded by land called?

Back

Lake

Front

What is a low area of land between hills or mountains?

Back

Valley

Front

What is a landform that is completely surrounded by water?

Back

Island

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the movement of soil and rock from one place to another called?

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Erosion