Science Final Review_Definitions_12.8.2024

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Topography

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Topography is the study of the surface features of a region, such as shape of the land, like hills, valleys, and flat areas.

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Elevation

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How high something is above the ground or sea.

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Relief

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Relief is how high or low the land is in one area compared to another.

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Landform

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface.

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Plain

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Plain means a big, flat area of land.

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Mountain

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A mountain is a very high piece of land with steep sides.

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Plateau

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A plateau is a flat area of land that is higher than the land around it.

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Core

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The center part of the Earth, like its heart.

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Mantle

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The mantle is the thick layer of rock under the Earth’s crust.

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Crust

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth.