Landforms & Mountains
This is a reference point to measure elevation.
This region is flat, grassy, and found on most continents
Clear cutting down forests is called this
What is deforestation
A densely populated area like a city.
What is urban
Population density us the number of people per this unit
This region has almost no rainfall and extreme temperatures
What is a desert
These chemicals help crops grow but can damage soil over time
What are pesticides and fertilizers
Movement of people from rural to urban areas
Urban migration
A settlement pattern that follows a line, often along rivers
What is linear settlement
These type of mountains form when magma pushes up but does not erupt.
What are dome mountains
This cold region has moss, shrubs, and a short growing season
What is a tundra
Thus type of species harms ecosystems when introduced to a new area
What is an invasive species
Factors that push people away from a place are called this
What are push factors
A settlement where people live spread out in rural areas
Mount Everest is approximately this many meters tall.
what is 8 849 m.
What are ice sheets
What is climate change
What are pull factors
A settlement where many people live closer together
What is clustered settlement
These mountains form when earth's crust cracks and blocks move upwards.
what is fault block mountains
This region includes deciduous and coniferous trees and needs regular water
What are forests
This natural process removes topsoil using wind or water
What is soil erosion
This historical period increased factory jobs and city growth
What is the Industrial Revolution
This formula used to calculate population density
What is population divided by area.