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Erosion
Rivers, Lakes, or Oceans?
Pot-Pourri
100
What part of a map shows us directions?
A compass rose
100
What is a large body of salt water called?
An ocean
100
Erosion from what river created the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
100
Name two fresh water bodies of water.
Rivers and lakes
100
True or false...floods are ONLY helpful?
False; flooding waters can deposit new soil and minerals along land which helps crop grow better.
200
What direction is opposite of north?
South
200
The land along the ocean is called _________.
The coast
200
Erosion causes the breaking down of rocks and shells into what?
Sand
200
What covers most of the earth's surface?
Oceans
200
What direction would you be traveling from Atlanta, GA to the coast of California?
Northwest
300
What direction is opposite of east?
West
300
A pool of water along land is called _________
A lake
300
As rivers loop from side to side this is called ___________
a meander
300
What body of water is only salt water?
Oceans
300
What is the name of the river closest to Atlanta?
The Chattahoochee River
400
What direction is opposite southwest?
Northwest
400
Water that overflows its banks and covers land that is normally dry is called _________
a flood
400
How is a sea cliff created?
By the erosion of waves over a period of many years.
400
True or false...an ocean can bring sand back up onto the shore along the coast.
True
400
What is the name of another body of water near Atlanta?
Lake Lanier or Lake Oconee or Lake Allatoona
500
What direction is opposite southeast?
North west
500
A body of water that flows across land is called _________
A river
500
True or false...the Grand Canyon is 1 mile deep
No...false, the Grand Canyon is 18 miles deep.
500
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
500
How do rivers begin?
Rivers begin from underground streams and also from melting snow or heavy rains.