G1-1 Exploring Earth’s Surface EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Topography – shape of the land Determined by an area’s Elevation - height above sea level (ocean) Relief – difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point of land Landforms – feature of topography formed by the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Landform region- large area of land where the topography is similar EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Types of Landforms 3 main types of landforms – Plains – Mountains – Plateaus EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Plains Flat or gently rolling land with low relief 2 types of plains Coastal plain Interior plain EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Coastal plain – plain that lies along the seacoast, low elevation and low relief i.e. area of land that wraps along the eastern and southeastern shores of the USA EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Interior plain – a plain that lies away from the coast. Elevation can vary, but relief is low i.e. Great Plains EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Mountains A landform with high elevation and high relief Mountain Range – a group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure and age EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Plateaus Landform with high elevation and more or less level surface. The Piedmont region of North Carolina (where we live) is a plateau EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Earth’s Four Spheres Lithosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere Biosphere EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Lithosphere Earth’s solid rocky outer layer. Makes up the earth’s crust and uppermost mantle Made of continents, islands, and ocean floor Surface varies from smooth plains to jagged mountain peaks EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Atmosphere  Outermost sphere  A mixture of gases  Mostly made of nitrogen and oxygen  Also contains water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gases EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Hydrosphere All the water on Earth including oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice Most of our water is ocean(SALTY!) EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Biosphere Area around the planet Earth where life exists. Most life forms live on the surface of Earth. Some live deep within the hydrosphere. EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?

G1-1 Class Work and Homework Copy questions 1-5 for your homework,G-18. Read pages G14 – G18 to answer questions OR use your notes!!! EQ: How do I describe the topography and spheres that make up the Earth’s surface?