Types of Landforms
A flat area of land with few trees.
A plain
Rain and wind can slowly break down rocks.
Weathering
This tool shows directions.
A compass
A natural feature on Earth's surface.
Landform
This is the hottest layer of the Earth.
inner core
A tall landform that often has a peak.
A mountain
Rocks and soil are carried away by wind or water.
Erosion
This map shows landforms.
Physical map
Layers of the Earth, starting with the outermost.
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
This mountain is the tallest on Earth.
Mount Everest
A deep valley with steep sides, often with a river.
A canyon
Molten rock that erupts from a volcano.
Lava
What does a map key/legend do?
It explains the symbols on a map.
The movement of tectonic plates can cause this.
earthquake
True or false: The Earth’s surface is always changing.
true
a piece of land surrounded by water.
An Island
The shaking of Earth's surface.
Earthquake
The imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
the equator
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
weathering
Volcanoes can be found on land and...
under the ocean
A chain of mountains
A mountain range
Name two causes of landform changes.
volcanoes and erosion
What does a topographic map show?
Changes in elevation
A scientist who studies the Earth.
geologist
Which planet has landforms similar to Earth?
Mars