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land that rises high above the land around it and is higher than a hill

What is a mountain?

100

large body of water with land all around it


What is a lake?

100

The way land angels up or down 

What is a slope?

100

An area of low land between two mountains or hills, that is "U" or "V" shaped.

What is a valley?

100

An organism that breaks down material of dead plants and animals to be reused.

What is a decomposer?

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A mound of raised land that us smaller than a mountain. Usually formed when mountains wear away.
What is a hill?
200
The largest mountain chain in North America that stretches through New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Alaska.
What are the Rocky Mountains?
200
A major body of water that covers large parts of the Earth. Usually salty and have names like Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, etc.
What is an ocean?
200
Cone shaped mountain. Rock and ash come out of it. Has an opening at the top.
What is a volcano?
200
Helps reduce the amount of garbage we throw away Helps reduce air, land, and water pollution caused by garbage Is an easy way to get some excellent (and free) fertilizer for your garden!
What are reasons we should compost?
300
A large crack in the Earth formed by a river or earthquakes.
What is a canyon?
300
The second largest, and the oldest mountain system in North America that extends from Canada down to Alabama.
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
300
An area of land that is completely surrounded by water.
What is an island?
300
Found in the side of a mountain or in the ground, looks like a hole, often can climb inside.
What is a cave?
300
Means to break down.
What is decompose?
400
A large low area of flat land that is often grassy. (Also a homophone!)
What is a plain?
400
A vast expanse of land once known as the Great American Desert. It is a dry grassy area that runs from Canada into New Mexico and Texas and is important for farming and mining.
What is The Great Plains?
400
A natural area of water that is mostly surrounded by land. We have one nearby. The Chesapeake!
What is a bay?
400
A strip of land that extends out into a body of water.
What is a peninsula?
400
The product that decomposers make. Can be made from food scraps, plant waste, etc.
What is compost?
500
A large area of flat land that is raised higher than the land around it. Can be an elevated plain.
What is a plateau?
500
Stretches across parts of 4 states - Southeastern California, Southwestern Utah, Southern Nevada and Western Arizona, and has salt flats in the center. There are several types of animals that live here but they must be used to hot weather!
What is the Mojave Desert?
500
A narrow strip of land that borders the ocean along land. They are constantly changing because of the water wave action and shifting sand or rock.
What is a coast?
500
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land.
What is an isthmus?
500
Three of the five food groups.
What are grains, protein, vegetables, fruits, dairy.