Earth's Features Review

A scientist who studies the processes and materials that form the solid part of Earth.

• geologist

• fossil

• inference

• model

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a type of rock formed from sediment that compacts and cements over time.

• model

• sedimentary rock

• cement

• rock layer

small pieces of rock, such as silt or sand.

• sedimentary rock

• sediment

• rock layer

• compact

A sedimentary rock layer forms when sediment floats on the top of water and bakes in the sun.

• true

• false

A flat rock formation between two hills or two mountains is a _____________.

• Mountain

• Hill

• Valley

• Plain

• Plateau

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a natural feature of the Earth's surface

• biosphere

• landform

• biome

• the natural characteristics and parts of the planet that make it unique

• pattern

• mountain

• Earth's features

• volcano

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What are the surface features of an area called?

• latitude

• longitude

• topography

• elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A feature on the surface of Earth, such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river

• Ecosystem

• Environment

• Communities

• Landform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

the features of the earth's surface in a particular region

• Summit

• topography

• Elevation