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Topography
Section 1: Exploring Earth's Surface
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6th Grade
01/03/2010

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Term
topography
Definition
the shape of the land. This includes the area's elevation, relief, and landforms.
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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 highest and lowest parts of an area.
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landform
Definition
a feature of topography, such as a hill or a valley, formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface.
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plain
Definition
a landform made up of nearly flat or gently rolling land with low relief.
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mountain
Definition
a landform with high elevation and high relief.
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mountain range
Definition
a group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, and age.
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plateau
Definition
a landform that has both high elevation and a more or less level surface.
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landform region
Definition
a large area of land where the topography is made up mainly of one type of landform.
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landform region
Definition
a large area of land where the topography is made up mainly of one type of landform.
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