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E. C. S. 1:1
Ch. 1 Sec. 1 Exploring Earth's Surface
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |