Exploring Landforms and Natural Forces Level 1 Flashcards

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What is a mountain?

Back

A high, rocky landform

Front

Which landform is flat and often found at low elevations?

Back

Plain

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What is weathering?

Back

The breaking down of rocks

Front

Which of the following is a cause of weathering?

• Plant roots growing in cracks
• Rocks moving downhill
• Water freezing and melting
• Both A and C

Back

Plant roots growing in cracks, Water freezing and melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is erosion?

Back

The wearing away of land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Which natural force can cause erosion?

Back

Wind

Front

What is deposition?

Back

The dropping off of sediment

Front

How does water play a role in shaping landforms?

Back

By carrying sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is one way wind can change the land?

Back

By forming sand dunes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

How does ice transport sediment?

Back

By moving as glaciers