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A flat area that is higher than the land around it
plateau
100
A thin island along a coast between the mainland and an ocean
barrier island
100
A flat area on the Earth's surface
plain
100
A lowland area between higher lands, such as mountains
valley
100
A place on Earth's surface that is much higher than the land around it
mountain
200
The natural process that breaks rocks into smaller pieces
weathering
200
Volcanoes can form this landform
mountains
200
This rapid change is a downward sliding movement of a mass of rock or earth.
landslide
200
A glacier is an example of a __________ change. (rapid or slow)
slow
200
These landforms can form when Earth's crust folds.
mountains
300
Land that is surrounded by water on all sides but one
peninsula
300
A volcano is an example of a __________ change (rapid or slow)
rapid
300
Rivers can cut through land to form this landform
canyons
300
The opening in Earth's surface from which lava flows
volcano
300
The heat from this rapid change can burn trees and buildings.
volcano
400
When water MOVES soil, that is called ______________.
erosion
400
This rapid change carries away the most soil.
floods
400
Lava and ash from a volcano build up around the opening of the volcano to form this landform
mountain
400
Heavy rain can cause this rapid change.
flood
400
During this rapid change, there is a shift in the crust's plates.
earthquake
500
This rapid change can destroy cities, move rivers, or cause huge waves (if they happen under the ocean)
earthquake
500
Name THREE things that cause weathering (hint: w____, w_____, and p_______)
wind, water, and plants
500
Water from this rapid change can damage buildings, roads, and soil
flood
500
Wind, water, and creep can cause this to happen (where rock and soil are moved around)
erosion
500
Name TWO flat areas on Earth's surface
plains and plateaus