Landforms and Natural Resources

The _____________ is under the crust and is made up of hot, molten rock.

What are continents?

____________________ have steep sides, often with a river in between the sides.

The ________________ is made of solid iron and is the hottest part of Earth.

________________ resources can be replaced in a short period of time.

The ______________ is made of liquid iron.

What are landforms?

Pressure from __________________ and heat from under the Earth's surface formed the coal.

______________ take up one third of Earth's land, and can be shaped by erosion.

____________________ energy uses falling water to turn a turbine to create electrical energy.

__________ began as plants in swamps long ago.

The surface of Earth can be changed _________________.

Resources used for alternative energy are always ____________________.

______________ convert energy stored in plants into solids, liquids, or gases used for energy.

_________________ resources take millions of years to form and can be used up.

_______________________ are things that people use that come from the environment.

___________ are bodies of (usually) fresh water completely surrounded by land.

_________________ is the movement of weathered material from one place to another.

___________________ is the dropping off of sediments in a new place.

_______________ are formed by glaciers, rivers, and streams, and they can be U or V shaped.

___________ are flat lands that can be grassy, forested, or frozen.

__________________ are steep, tall, and can affect weather patterns.

______________ are formed when rivers deposit sediments at the mouth of the river.

What is geology?

___________________ energy comes from hot steam underneath the Earth's surface.

Natural gas, oil, and coal are all examples of ______________________.

What are oceans?

________________ are usually found in deserts or on beaches, and are formed by wind erosion.

A flat-topped hill is a ___________ (Spanish for table).

Plants, animals, water, and air are all examples of __________________ resources.

The outer most layer of Earth is called the _____________.

Solar panels turn solar energy into ____________________ energy.

Wind turbines turn ___________________ energy into electrical energy.

____________________ is the breaking down of rock on Earth's surface.