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Earth's Systems L. 2
Topic 3 L. 2 terms and definitions
Term | Definition |
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Topography | The shape of land determined by elevation, relief, and landforms. |
Landform | A feature on the surface of Earth, such as a coastline, dune or mountain. |
Mountain | A landform with high elevation and high relief. |
Coastline | A line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake. |
Dune | A hill of sand piled up by the wind. |
River | A natural stream of water that flows into another body of water, such as a ocean, lake, or another river. |
Delta | A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or a lake. |
Surveying | A process in which mapmakers determine distances and elevation using instruments and the principles of geometry. |
Model | An exact copy of something on a much smaller scale. |