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Ch. 6 Landforms

Forces Shape the Land

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A violent storm with stong winds and heavy rains hurricane
a feature of Earth's surface landform
a huge heap of moving ice glacier
the process that crumbles, cracks and breaks down rocks weathering
a huge flow of water over land that is usually dry flood
a wide, flat land plain
this occurs when weathered materials are carried away erosion
the highest landform mountain
a mound of sand sand dune
a sudden movement in rocks that make up Earth's crust earthquake
The land on the Great Plains is good for growing ________ crops
What 3 forms of water cover Earth's surface? lakes, rivers and oceans
Rocks deep below Earth's surface can slowly rise into _______. mountains
When water _______ in a rock the rock may crack freezes
To make room for houses, ______ are sometimes cut down. forests
Draining ______ may harm our water supply. wetlands
What are the two changes in land that happen slowly? weathering and erosion
A hurricaine has strong winds and heavy ______. rains
Earthquakes begin foar below the ______ of Earth. surface
At an ocean coastline what creates the most erosion? waves
Should an architect build his house on a plateau or a sandy coastline? plateau
Why is a plateau better to build on than a sandy coastline? The plateau is firmer than the sandy coastline
What causes a cave to form? Chemicals in water wear away the limestone in rock.
What causes sand dunes on a coastline to form? wind and waves
How do plants and freezing water effect rocks? cracks will form in the rocks
Can a hurricane form over the Rocky Mountains? No
Where do hurricanes form? over oceans
Created by: CPS3rd
 

 



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