Changing Landscapes Vocabulary p. 49
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Why are sand dunes constantly moving?

  • The wind blows them from whichever side the wind is blowing (correct)
  • The sand grains build up when the wind is not strong enough to carry them away
  • The dunes are moving due to plate tectonics and continental drift
  • The ocean's waves constantly erode and reshape the dunes

    • What is the average depth of the ocean?

  • 2 miles (correct)
  • 5 miles
  • 1 mile
  • 3 miles

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of landform that can be found on the ocean floor?

  • Valleys
  • Plateaus (correct)
  • Mountains
  • Volcanoes

    • Which of the following can maps show about landforms?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are contour lines on a map?

    <p>Symbols that show the steepness of a landform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are maps different from satellite images?

    <p>Maps show features with labels, colors, and symbols, while satellite images do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a watershed?

    <p>An area of land that feeds water resources, where all the water that falls on that area ends up in the same place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of map shows the landscape, including the height and shape of landforms?

    <p>Topographic map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of contour lines on a map?

    <p>To represent the elevation or height of the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

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