Vocabulary Quiz – Topography (Form A)
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Chemical Weathering
Contour Interval
Contour Line
Deposition
Erosion
Physical Weathering
Relief
Remote Sensing
Topographic Map
Topography
Weathering
A. the process by which rock breaks down into smaller pieces called sediment
B. the breaking down of rock by physical means, often referred to as mechanical
C. rocks are broken down as a result of chemical alterations which affect the bonds holding the elements
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D. the transport of sediment, soil and rock from one location to another
E. the laying down of rock, sediment, and soil in a new location
F. the shape and size of the land features on Earth's surface
G. a graphic representation of the features on Earth's surface typically with lines showing differences in
elevation
H. lines that form closed loops which connect areas of equal elevation on a map
I. the difference between the highest and lowest elevation in a particular area
J. the difference in elevation between two contour lines
K. the process of gathering and analyzing information about an object without physical contact with the
object