Landscapes and Landforms Flashcards

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Landscape

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Term used to describe the features of an area.

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Landform

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A natural feature of a landscape.

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3
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Karst landscape

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Landscape formed by the erosion of soluble rock.

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Aesthetic (value)

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The significance placed on a landscape based on its attractiveness or beauty.

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National identity

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The collective personality of the people of a country. The foundation of the values we take on as our own.

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Weathering

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The chemical or physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.

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Erosion

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When material has been weathered and transported from one place to another by water, wind, or ice.

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Sedimentation/deposition

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The process of eroded material being added to a landscape.

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