Landforms and oceans vocabulary

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Land on Earth that is located below the oceans

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oceanic

Front

An opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock and hot gases escape; a destructive and constructive process

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volcano

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The breaking down of rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.

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weathering

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A giant sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.

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tsunami

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Processes that create (build up) landforms

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constructive

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The process of moving sediment from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

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erosion

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A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings; usually has a peak.

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mountain

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A flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

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plateau

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

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valley

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A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

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ocean