Weathering & Erosion
Pangea
Maps
Fossils
Earthquakes & Volcanos
100
What is Weathering?
The breaking down and wearing away of rock.
100
What was Pangea?
Pangea was a super continent that existed over 250 million years ago when all of our continents were connected. 
100
What is a map?
A map is a picture of all or part of the earth's surface.
100
What is a Fossil?
A plant or animal turned to stone. Sometimes a fossil is an imprint of a plant or animal.
100
What is an Earthquake?
A shake in the earths surface.
200
What is Erosion?
The movement of weathered materials. (Like rocks and minerals) By water, wind or ice.
200
What is a Topographic map?
A map that shows the shape and elevation of the land surface using contour lines, and shows other land features using symbols and colors.
200
What is a Volcano?
A mountain made from lava, rocks and ash that were erupted our of earth.
300
Give an example of how to prevent weathering and erosion.
Sample Answers:
*You can grow plants and trees along roads.*
*You can build a retaining wall/terrace.*
*Put rocks wherever you need protecting.*
300
What is a Legend? (On a map)
An explanation of symbols used on a map; also called a key.
400
Give an example of weathering and erosion and how it changes earths surface.
Sample Answers:
*Weathering broke up beaches in the east part of the U.S -
Now instead of one big beach, they're are three smaller ones.*
*Strong wind blew sand -
Sand deposits in the ocean and Dunes can form.*
*Acid rain falls from the sky -
Can cause cracks and holes in landforms.*
400
What do you call a scientist who studies and makes maps?
Cartographer