Earth's surface and Landforms

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These are topographic features formed by processes that shape Earth's surface

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Landforms

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This is a term that scientists use to describe differences in elevation

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Relief

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This describes the shape of a geographic area

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Topography

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The features that cover most of Earth's surface

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Plains

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The broad, flat area in the center of North America is called...

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Interior Plains

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Areas with low relief and high elevation

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Plateaus

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These form when forces within Earth uplift rock layers or cause collision between sections of Earth's crust

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Plateaus

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Landforms with high relief and high elevation

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Mountains

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Some of these form from the buildup of lava on the ocean floor

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Mountains

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These are along much of the East Coast and the Gulf Coast.

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Coastal Plains