Which one describes elevation best?

• The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area

• The height of a point above sea level

• The distance between two mountain peaks

• The highest point in a mountain range

Which is an example of a landform?

• Volcano
• Mountain
• Dune
• All of the above

"Elevation" means...

• The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area
• The distance of a point from the Earth's core
• The height of a point above sea level
• The shape of landforms

This is what is responsible for building up landforms over time?

• Destructive Forces
• Wind
• Constructive Forces
• Solar Radiation

"Topography" talks about

• The study of weather patterns
• The shape of the land, described by elevation, relief, and landforms
• The climate of a region
• The study of ecosystems

The best description for a mountain is...

• Low elevation and flat relief
• High elevation and high relief
• Small elevation and smooth surface
• Flat surface with no distinct features

When the contour lines on a map are close together it means....

• The slope is flat
• The area is a lowland
• The slope is steep
• The land is covered with water

Destructive forces affect landforms because....

• They create mountains
• They destroy & wear down landforms
• They stabilize the Earth’s crust
• They build up new landforms

The GPS works....

• By measuring the temperature of the Earth’s surface
• By analyzing air pressure
• By tracking ocean currents
• By using satellite signals to help determine your location

A dune is...

• A large body of water
• A landform formed by volcanic activity
• A type of mountain peak
• A hill of sand created by wind