Science 6 Topic 1 Lesson 2 Surface Features in the Geosphere Flashcards
Topography
The shape of the 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 an ocean, lake, or another river.
Delta
A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or 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.
The shape of the land determined by elevation, relief, and landforms.
Topography
A feature on the surface of Earth, such as a coastline, dune, or mountain.
Landform
A landform with high elevation and high relief.
Mountain
A line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake.
Coastline
A hill of sand piled up by the wind.
Dune
A natural stream of water that flows into another body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or another river.
River
