Definitions
When sand, soil, and rock are removed.
Weathering
These landforms have very tall peaks.
Mountains
This body of water makes up a majority of the Earth's water and is salty.
The Ocean
What is an example of a slow change on Earth?
deposition, weathering, erosion, mountains forming, etc.
An area that slants up or down
These landforms were carved out by rivers.
Canyons
This is a fresh body of water that is surrounded by land.
A lake.
What is an example of a fast change on Earth?
flood, landslide, earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, tornado, etc.
A way to compare the distance between objects on a map.
Scale
These landforms have tall sides and a flat top.
Plateaus
This is a fresh body of water that empties into a larger body of water.
A River
How long does it take for mountains to form?
Millions of years.
When wind and water drop sand and soil in a new place.
Deposition
These landforms are surrounded by water on three sides.
Peninsulas
This body of water is solid.
A Glacier.
What causes an earthquake?
Layers of rock deep inside the Earth push against each other.
The breaking up of rock.
Erosion
These landforms are surrounded by water on all sides.
Islands
List 5 different bodies of water.
Glacier, River, Ocean, Stream, Lake, etc.
How could a farmer protect his plants from erosing?
Build a windbreak.