Mapping Earth's Features
physical features on Earth's surface
What is a landform
This forms from sediments that are cemented or pressed together
what is sedimentary rocks
the slow process that breaks down materials into smaller pieces
what is weathering
Can living organisms cause changes in the landscape
what is yes
These features are known as underwater mountains
What are mid-ocean ridges and seamounts
One of the forces that can affect the formation and patterns found in rock layers is
what is volcano eruptions, earthquakes, flow of rivers
this type of weathering changes the minerals that make up rocks
what is chemical weathering
What is the difference between erosion and deposition
what is erosion is the movement of material and deposition is when the material is "put" in a new place and stops moving
This map shows the elevation of an area using lines
what is a topographic map
The deeper a fossil is located in the ground the older/younger it is
what is older
The force can cause rocks to fall and cause abrasion
what is gravity
Changes in landscape can be caused by
what is physical weathering, chemical weathering, and living things
What is a key indicator that a rock layer is older than the layers above it?
It is located deeper in the ground.
Remains or imprints of living things from the past
what are fossils
the movement of weathered materials from one place to another
what is erosion
How does a glacier change Earth's surface?
Glaciers tear rock from the ground as they move across the land
These three features occur near plate boundaries
what are earthquakes, mountains, and volcanoes
A scientist who studies living things that lived long ago
What is a paleontologist
Which process is responsible for moving sediments from one place to another?
Erosion
How can the study of rock formations and fossils help in understanding the changes in a landscape over time?
A. By providing information on the types of plants/animals that lived in the past.
B. By revealing the processes that shaped Earth's surface.
B. By revealing the processes that shaped Earth's surface.