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Landforms Vocabulary
Gr 4 Social Studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Landform region | Area of the country that share similar features |
| Landform | A natural physical feature of the Earth’s surface |
| Are MOUNTAINS an example of a landform in the Canadian Shield? | Yes |
| Are PLATEAUS an example of a landform in the Canadian Shield? | Yes |
| Are UPLANDS an example of a landform in the Canadian Shield? | Yes |
| Are DESERTS an example of a landform in the Canadian Shield? | No |
| Natural resources | Things found in nature that people use |
| Are DIAMONDS an example of a natural resource in the Canadian Shield? | Yes |
| Are nickel, silver, and gold examples of a natural resources in the Canadian Shield? | Yes |
| Precipitation | Moisture in the air that falls to Earth |
| Sand is an example of precipitation. | No |
| Snow and rain are examples of precipitation. | Yes |
| Air is an example of precipitation | No |
| Stewardship | The responsible management of natural resources |
| Who gave us these gifts of natural resources? | God |
| Another word for STEWARDS is GUARDIANS (true or false). | True |
| What do we show to future generations when we are stewards of the earth? | Respect |
| Sustainable | Using natural resources in a way that ensure they are available in the future. |
| Mining companies use sustainable practices (true or false). | True |
| Is planting new trees an example of a sustainable practice? | Yes |
| Tourism | The industry of providing services for tourists (people who travel). |
| An example of a business in the tourism industry is hotels (true or false). | True |
| An example of a business in the tourism industry is transportation (true or false). | True (example: taxis, trains, planes) |