Landscapes and Landforms
Across
- 2. Plate _________ is a theory that describes the motion of the large plates on the Earth's lithosphere.
- 3. This is a geomorphic process whereby sediment (soil, rock, material, etc) moves from its original site to a new location on the Earth's surface. It is a consequence of weathering.
- 5. _________ processes are changes in the earth's surface over time.
- 8. The movement of two tectonic plates towards one another.
- 9. The visible features of the Earth's surface which can be mainly natural or human-made. Examples include: coastal, desert, mountainous
Down
- 1. A geomorphic process whereby sediment (soil, rock, material) is broken down over time. It can be caused by a variety of factors, some natural, some caused by humans.
- 4. The movement of two tectonic plates away from each other
- 6. The rock _____________ refers to a geomorphic process in which material from the Earth's crust is recycled to form new material.
- 7. A location where two tectonic plates meet.
- 9. The natural shape and contour of the land. They are seen within landscapes. They include mountains, ridges, valleys, etc.