Name _______________________________________ Earth Science

Landscape Development: A landscape refers to the general shape of a region on the Earth’s surface. The shape of a landscape is also known as its ___________________________We describe landscape regions in terms of the:

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LANDSCAPE REGIONS:Landscape regions can be classified as one of the following:

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List the characteristics of each type of landscape next to the diagrams:

MOUNTAIN

PLATEAU

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2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

4. ___________________________________

5. ___________________________________

PLAINS

Topography Depends on Several Factors:

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The boundaries ( __________________________) between regions are distinct.

Landscapes of New York State:New York State can be divided into several distinct landscape areas.See Pages _________ & __________ in your ESRT !!!

Use your reference table to fill in the landscape areas in the map below:

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

4. ___________________________________

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

Most of New York State soils are not residual, they are ____________ by ___________Landscape Development:

Landscape results from the opposing forces of _____________ and _______________

Uplift is often caused by ______________________ ________________________ The resulting

geologic events include __________________, _____________________

_______________ & ___________________ which create _____________________

The most important leveling agent is erosion by ________________ ______________

Notice how the rock types weather differently.

Differences in rock resistance creates varied &

interesting landscapes. Which rock is least resistant?

_____________________________Other agents include ___________ &_________driven by the force of _____________

If uplifting forces have been dominant the landscape will be _____________________.

If erosion has been dominant the landscape will be ______________ or ______________.

If uplifting and leveling forces are in balance, the landscape is in

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The Influence of Climate on Landscape :

Humid (moist) Arrid (dry)

Slope

Soil

Type of Weathering

A change in climate can also create an _____________ ___________ which leads to glaciers

and glacial landscapes.

Glacial Landscapes:

Glaciers deposit ________________________ sediments. Bedrock acted upon by glaciers is

generally polished and _______________ or striated by sediment in the ice.

Glacial valleys are generally ________ shaped , while river valleys are ________shaped.

Coastal Landscapes:

Are primarily affected by the action of _________________and ________________

The bedrock of an area will cause streams to drain in a pattern that can

be seen from overhead. Theses are called _______________________ _____________________

Match the geologic structures belowTo the drainage patterns they would create.

The maturity of a landscape depends upon the portion of the land that has been worn down to or near ______________________ _________________________.

The 3 stages of landscape maturity ( describe each diagram)

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4. ___________________________________1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

4. ___________________________________

D: ______________________:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C: ______________________:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

A:_______________________:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B:_______________________:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

- _________________ can cause old landscapes to be rejuvenated back to young again.

The Influence of Humans:Through the use of ___________________________ humans have been able to alter the shape of the land. We can make changes in the landscape in a ___________ that would take nature hundreds of years to achieve. It could also take hundreds of years to remedy the __________________________ effects of technology. Environmental planning and conservation can help to preserve our soil, water, and air.

Name: _________________________ Period:_____________ Date:_______________

Review Questions:Use the two New York State Maps on pages 2 and 3 of your Reference Tables to answer the following questions:

1. Which of the landscape regions occupies the greatest area in New York State?

2. In which landscape region can you find the finger lakes?

3. In which landscape region can you find Mt. Marcy?

4. List 5 cities that are located in the Allegheny Plateau:

5. List 3 cities that are located in the Erie-Ontario Lowlands:

6. Which landscape region is the youngest?

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2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

4. ___________________________________

7. What is the distance between Mt. Marcy and Slide Mt. In Miles and Kilometers?

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Landscape RegionGeologic time period theRegion was formed

Dominant rock type(classification)

Erie-Ontario Lowlands

Adirondack Mountains

Tug Hill Plateau

Hudson-Mohawk Lowlands

Newark Lowlands

Atlantic Coastal Plain

Allegheny Plateau