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Mr.Hobbs Science Words
Mr. Hobbs Science Words Ch. 1 (Gina)
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Science
6th Grade
09/23/2008

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Topography
Definition
the shape of the land
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Elevation
Definition
the height above sea level of a point on Earth's surface
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Relief
Definition
The difference in elevation between the hightest and lowest parts of an area
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Landforms
Definition
a feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface.
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Plains
Definition
a landform made up of flat or gently rolling land with low relief
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Mountains
Definition
a landform with high elevation and high relief
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Plateaus
Definition
a landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface
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Lithosphere
Definition
Earth's solid, rocky outer layer
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Atmosphere
Definition
the outermost sphere, the mixture of gases that surrounds the planet
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Hydrosphere
Definition
Earth's oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice
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Biosphere
Definition
all living things
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Earth's structure
Definition
Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, and lithosphere
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Map's scale
Definition
relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth's surface
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Map's key
Definition
list of all the symbols used on the map with an explanation of their meaning
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Equator
Definition
an imaginary line that circles Earth
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Prime Meridian
Definition
half circle from the north pole to the south pole.
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