Vocabulary 1
a solid and active surface with mountains, valleys, canyons, plains
Surface feature
lowers or tears down the surface features of the Earth.
Destructive process
This person studies the movement of earthquakes.
Seismologist
Flooding is what type of destructive process?
Water Erosion
What is the top of a mountain considered ? and are they all the same? Why?
A peak
No
Constructive and destructive processes
a landform shaped like a triangle, created by deposition of sediment
Delta
a process that raises or builds up the surface features of the Earth.
Constructive process
This is the difference between a valley and a canyon ?
Canyon is steeper and deeper.
Sand dunes and the Dust Bowl are two examples of what type of destructive process?
Wind Erosion
What is an example of how a volcano eruption can be considered a constructive process?
The building of the lava once cooled down. (Island and mountains)
Hill of sand near ocean or desert that is formed by a river.
Sand dune
The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.
Weathering
This is the difference between a gulf and a bay.
Bay is smaller with lighter waves.
In order for something to be considered a surface feature or landform it must be these two things?
Solid and Active
What is used to determine the height of levees and predict forecast ?
Computer Model
a large steep hill.
Mountain
the laying down of sediment carried by wind, flowing water, the sea or ice.
Deposition
These are low flat lying areas that are easily flooded.
floodplains
A delta is formed through this type of constructive process.
Deposition
What are two ways that we can prevent flooding
Storage system drain
patio drain
Levee
Dam
a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust.
Volcano
the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
Erosion
This is the cause of an earthquake causing the water to move suddenly.
Tsunamis
What two forces does erosion use to transport earthy materials?
Wind and Water
What is one way that we prevent water erosion on beaches?
Piers
Jetties
Dredging