Weathering, Erosion, Deposition
T/F Earth's surface is constantly being changed.
True
What is a landform?
The unique structure of a part of Earth's surface.
Name one cause of weathering.
Wind / Water / Gravity / Living Things
Convergent boundaries
what is weathering?
The breaking down of Earth's surface into pieces.
A land mass surrounded completely by water.
How do plants cause weathering to happen?
Answers vary
Example: when roots grow and break through ground/rocks.
What type of landform is found between mountains?
Valleys
What is erosion?
What is a peninsula?
A land mass that has 3 sides surrounded by water.
Mechanical and Chemical
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What is deposition?
When pieces of Earth's surface are placed somewhere else.
What is a plateau?
A land mass that is tall like a mountain, with a flat top.
How do humans cause weathering?
Answers vary
High heat and pressure.
What is a glacier?
A slow moving mass of ice.
What are the tallest landforms on Earth?
Mountains.
What is soil?
Tiny pieces of rocks and organic matter.
What is the Earth's core made of?
Nickel and iron.