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16 Cards in this Set
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______ variation in the landscape.
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landforms
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There are three major landforms:
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1. mountains
2. plains 3. plateaus |
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_________ rise high above the surrounding landscape.
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Mountains
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Many mountains grouped togethers are known as a ___ _____.
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mountain range
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The highest mountain range the world is the ______; the highest peak is ___ ___.
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Himalayas
Mount Everest |
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What is the highest mountain in North America?
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Mt. McKinley
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What are some of the things mountains influence?
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1. weather/climate
2. vegetation 3. human settlements |
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_____ are wide areas of level land.
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Plains
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Plains located close to the coastal areas are known as ___ ____.
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coastal plains
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Plains are the most valuable landforms for ______.
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farmers
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Rivers bring water and sediment to plains called ______.
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alluvium
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Why is alluvium important?
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Because it is rich in minerals for the soil.
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_____ are wide areas of flat land that rise abruptly above surrounding lands.
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Plateaus
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Plateaus are often called ____.
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tablelands
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The most rugged plateaus of the world are often called _____.
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highlands
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The highest plateau in the world is the __ ___.
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Tibetan Plateau
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