A region on Earth’s surface with physical features, such as hills, valleys, and streams. The...

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A region on Earth’s surface with physical features, such as hills, valleys, and streams. The shape (topography) and composition of the landscape is determined by the climate, bedrock, geologic structures, and human activities. Topographic relief is the change in elevation between the highest and the lowest places. Landscapes

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Page 1: A region on Earth’s surface with physical features, such as hills, valleys, and streams. The shape (topography) and composition of the landscape is.

A region on Earth’s surface with physical features, such as hills, valleys, and streams.

The shape (topography) and composition of the landscape is determined by the climate, bedrock, geologic structures, and human activities.

Topographic relief is the change in elevation between the highest and the lowest places.

Landscapes

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Mountain landscapes have the greatest relief between the highest peaks and the deepest valleys.

A great variety of rock types are common. Mountains are common where converging

tectonic plates collide. Stream gradients are

high, and the fast moving streams quickly erode deep valleys between the mountain peaks.

Landscape Regions

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Plateau landscapes are relatively flat or rolling uplands where streams have cut deep valleys.

Commonly underlain by flat layers of sedimentary rock.

Less topographic relief than mountains but more relief than the plains.

Landscape Regions

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Plains have the least topographic relief. They may contain a few small hills, but are

generally flat and at low elevation. Commonly underlain by flat layers of

sedimentary rock.

Landscape Regions

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Moist, Humid climates usually have rounded landscapes.

Slopes are not as steep because moist climates promote a protective cover of vegetation.◦ Plants cover protects the soil

from rapid runoff and erosion.

Climate Influence on Regions

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Arid (dry) climates usually produce thin soils with little humus.

With little plant cover to protect the soil, sediment is carried away during rainfall.◦ Large areas of exposed bedrock and steep rock

faces are the result.

Climate Influence on Regions

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Landscape Regions of the US

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Landscape Regions of NY

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Harder rocks will form hills and ridges. Erosion of the weaker rock will make the

major valleys.◦ Streams will tend to follow zones of weaker rock

and flow downhill.

Drainage Patterns

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Drainage Patterns

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Farming and construction projects can accelerate erosion and effect landscape development.

Farmers and engineers must be guided in planning their projects by appropriate conservation practices.

Human Activities Can Affect Landscapes


Wind Energy Final PEIS: Appendix D: Wind Energy Technology ......the earth’s surface). Topography can either increase or decrease wind speed in localized areas. Topography can also

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Landforms. A landform is a natural feature of the earth’s surface. Mountains, hills, valleys, plains, and plateaus are all examples of landforms.

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Landforms Mrs. Cook. Landforms Features on Earth’s surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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Lesson 3: Earth’s Surface Vocabulary Words Elevation Relief Topography Landform Plain Plateau Mountain.

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Earth’s Land Features.. What are some of Earth’s land features? Earth’s landforms include mountains, volcanoes, islands, valleys, canyons, and caverns.

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Topography: Mapping the Surface of the Earth. Facts: The Earth’s surface is constantly changing. Forces responsible for these changes: –Plate Motion (caused.

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Movement of the Earth’s Crust Essential Questions Describe how the Earth’s crust is deformed. –How does the formation of mountains, valleys, plateaus,

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"Sculpting the Earth’s topography: insights from modelling deep–surface processes“ Claudio Faccenna and Francesca Funiciello (Univ. “Roma Tre”, Italy)

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Chapter 8: Mapping Earth’s Surface. Topography The route of the Lewis and Clark expedition crossed regions that differed greatly in elevation, relief,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - NWARPCOklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. This is a region of karst topography, eroded to form steep hills, valleys, and bluffs. Karst is a distinctive topography

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GEOGRAPHY Unit 1. Geography Is the study of the earth’s surface; includes people’s responses to topography, climate, soil and vegetation. Topography-

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GEOPHYSICS Inferring Earths discontinuous chemical ... · GEOPHYSICS Inferring Earth’s discontinuous chemical layering from the 660-kilometer boundary topography Wenbo Wu1,2,3,

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MR. BURTON Chapter 22: East Africa. Rift Valleys Rift valleys are places where Earth’s crust stretches until it breaks. A series of rift valleys stretches.

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