Unit 8 Lesson 4 Landforms in Florida

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What is a glacier?

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A huge mass of ice that formed from accumulated and compacted snow that slowly moves down a slope.

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What type of landform has a large, natural rise in elevation that has steep sides and is taller than a hill?

Back

Mountain.

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Hills formed by the wind blowing or depositing sand are called?

Back

Dunes.

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What is a river?

Back

A wide body of slowly moving water; a natural flow of water that follows a path into another body of water.

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A large body of water with land all around it is called a?

Back

Lake.

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?

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A mountain is taller and has steeper sides than a hill.

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What are dunes?

Back

Sand hills formed by the wind.

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What is the definition of a lake?

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A large body of water surrounded by land.

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What is the role of rivers in the ecosystem?

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Rivers provide habitats for wildlife, transport nutrients, and support plant growth.