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E. C. S. 1:1
Ch. 1 Sec. 1 Exploring Earth's Surface
Question | Answer |
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Topography | The shape of the land |
Elevation | The height above sea level on a point on Earth's surface |
Relief | The difference in elevation in the highest and lowest points in an area |
Landform | A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface |
Landform Region | A large area of land where topography is similar |
Plain | A landform made up of flat or gently rolling land with low relief |
Mountain | A landform with high elevation and high relief |
Mountain Range | A group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age. |
Plateu | A landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface. |
Lithosphere | Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer |
Atmosphere | The outermost sphere. Contains a mixture of gases that surrounds the planet. |
Hydrosphere | Consists of Earth's oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice |
Biosphere | The outermost sphere. Contains a mixture of gases that surrounds the planet |