Earth's Surface 7th Grade Ch. 6 Lesson 3

Front

What is the term for height above sea level?

Back

Elevation

Front

What landforms are created when sediments are deposited from water and wind?

Back

Plains

Front

Plains and mountains are examples of what type of features?

Back

Topographic features

Front

What covers 70% of the Earth's surface?

Back

Oceans

Front

What is a landform with high relief and high elevation called?

Back

Mountain

Front

What is the term for the process of wearing away rocks and soil?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is a flat, elevated area of land called?

Back

Plateau

Front

What is the term for the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area?

Back

Relief

Front

What are large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface?

Back

Oceans

Front

What is the term for the natural features of the Earth's surface?

Back

Landforms