LANDFORMS
A representation of an object or process.
model
An explanation of symbols used on a map.
key
A representation, usually on a flat surface, of an area or the features of an area.
map
The breakdown and removal of soil and rock by water, wind, or other forces.
erosion
The process by which eroded earth materials settle out in another place.
depositon
the largest single body of land
continent
the largest single body of water
A shape or feature of the Earth’s surface, like a delta or canyon.
landform
The angle or slant of a stream channel or land surface.
slope
A very heavy flow of water, which is greater than the normal flow of water and goes over the stream’s normal channel.
flood
A map that uses contour lines to show the shape and elevation of the land.
topographic map
Vertical distance or height above sea level.
elevation
A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation.
contour line
A side view or cross-section of a landform such as a mountain.
profile
The average height of the ocean’s surface, zero elevation.
sea level
To figure out the symbols, textures, colors, and patterns to put together an image of the land covered by a map.
interpret
A low area between higher areas through which a river or stream often flows.
valley
A narrow area of high land between two valleys.
ridge
A ratio, fraction, or graphic ruler that shows the relationship between size on a map and size in the real world.
scale
the natural process by which atmospheric and environmental agents, such as wind, rain, and temperature changes, disintegrate and decompose rocks
weathering
a collection of islands
archipelago
a series of mountains that are closely related in orientation, age, and mode of formation
mountain range
the area of land that is drained by a river system
watershed
a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
peninsula
a vent or fissure in the earth's surface through which magma and gases are expelled
volcano