04.02 Advanced Landforms on Earth Flashcards

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Arch

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formed from sand and other rock particles scraping and eroding away rock to form an arch shape

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Aquifer

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a section of underground rock that contains water

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Basin

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low-lying area that may fill with water, forming a lake or inland sea

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Butte

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an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top

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Canyon

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a deep gorge in rock that may have a river flowing through it

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Coastline

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a boundary between the land and the ocean

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Dunes

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mounds or ridges of sand most often found on a coastline or in the desert

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Gorge

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a valley between mountains

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Landforms

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surface features created by weathering, erosion, and deposition that make up the terrain on Earth

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Monument

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a rocky landform created from weathering and erosion

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Monument

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a rocky landform created from weathering and erosion

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Sea cliff

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a high, steep face of rock and sediment located in a coastal region

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Sinkhole

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a cavity underground that typically forms in limestone

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an area of land between mountains that may have a river or stream running through it

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Valley

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