Landforms
Large areas of flatland are called?
Plains
A large body of salt water is called a ...?
Ocean
What is the outer most layer of the earth?
The crust
What happens when large areas of the Earth's surface shake and move?
Earthquake
Raised land that is not as high as a mountain is called ...?
Hill
A long flowing stream of water is called ...?
A river
What are the two parts of the center of the Earth?
Inner and outer core
What happens when the Earth's crust opens, and lava flows out?
A volcano
A steep, rockly land that is much higher than the land around it is called...?
A mountain
A large body of fresh water surrounded by land is called a ...?
Lake
What is the second outermost layer of the Earth?
The mantle
The moving of rocks, soil, or sand on the earth's surface is called ...?
Weathering
A low area between hills or mountains is called a ...?
Valley
What covers more area of the Earth? Water or Land?
Water
What is the inner core made of?
Solid Iron
The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces by wind, water, ice, or plants is called ...?
Erosion
The largest areas of land are called ...?
Continents
Name the 5 oceans.
Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
The layer of the Earth that is made of melted rock is the ...?
Mantle
Name 4 out of 7 Continents.
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, and South America