WCS - Elevate Science 6 Topic 5

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What are destructive forces?

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Forces that wear away land, such as erosion and weathering.

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What are constructive forces?

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Forces that build up land, forming mountains and other huge landmasses.

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What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

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They show elevation, relief, and slope of the land.

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Where is most of the freshwater on Earth found?

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In the cryosphere, which includes glaciers and ice caps.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Only 3% of the water found on Earth is freshwater.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is a topographic map?

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A map that uses contour lines to show the shape and elevation of the land.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps and glaciers.

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What role do glaciers play in the water cycle?

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They store freshwater and release it slowly as they melt.