NGS Earth Sci Ch 03 Section 1: Exploring Earth’s Surface

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Topography

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Arrangement of natural and artificial features of an area

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Topographic map shows:

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Elevation, relief, and landforms

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Coastal plains vs Interior plains

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Coastal plains are near the sea; Interior plains are away from the coast

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Characteristic of a mountain

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High elevation and high relief

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Mountain Range

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Group of closely related mountains

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Plateau

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High elevation, level surface

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Relief in topography

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Difference in elevation between highest and lowest parts

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Landform region

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A large area with one type of landform

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Example of a mountain system

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The Bitterroot Mountains

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Mountain belt

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Large unit of mountain ranges in a long chain