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8ES Chp 7:Mountains

8th Grade Earth Science Chapter 7: Mountains Coach Leach

TermDefinition
Topography The features of the earth's surface in a particular region, including different landforms with varying elevation.
Isostasy The balance between the downward weights of rock, water, ice and the upward force exerted by the mantle.
Landform A shape or structure on the earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, beach, plain, dessert, plateau or lake.
Orogeny The tectonic processes and landforms of mountain building.
Mountain A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising to a summit; and usually defined as higher than hills by local and historical traditions.
Hill A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising to a summit; and usually defined as lower than mountains by local and historical traditions.
Elevation The height of a point on the earth's surface.
Actual Height The height of a mountain above its base.
Relief The variation in elevation within a specific region.
Mountain Range A series of mountain peaks in the same geographical area.
Mountain System A group of mountain ranges connected over a large area; often produced by related tectonic processes.
Fold Mountain A mountain landform created by folded rock strata.
Erosional Mountain A mountain landform carved out by extensive erosion, usually from a plateau; also called a residual mountain.
Depositional Mountain A mountain landform produced by the deposition of volcanic materials or sediments by ice, water, or wind.
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