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4th Grade Science
Chapter 5 Lesson 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The flattest kind of landform without any hills or mountains is a _____. The elevation is lower than a plateau. | plain |
| The dropping off of sediment is _____. | deposition |
| Bits of rock, sand and soil are called _____. | sediment |
| Natural features on the earth's surface are called _____. | geological features |
| The tallest and most visible geological features on earth are called _____. | mountains |
| A ____ is a comparatively flat area at a high elevation, or height. | plateau |
| Gusts of wind can pile sand into large mounds in deserts and on beaches. These mounds are called _____. | sand dunes |
| A _____ is a geological feature often shaped like a triangle where a river enters a lake or ocean and sediment is deposited. | delta |
| _____ are long, narrow strips of land formed by deposits of sand. They protest the coastal mainlad. | barrier islands |
| Which landforms are created by water? | canyons and valleys |
| Which landforms are shpaed by wind? | sand dunes and beaches |
| Why does the Mississippi appear brown in many places? | The river carries sand, clay, and soil. |
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