World Geography 3202 Unit #1 Land & Water Forms. Topography Topography is a general term referring to the surface features of the earth like hills, mountains,

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World Geography 3202 Unit #1 Land & Water Forms

Topography Topography is a general term referring to the surface features of the earth like hills, mountains, valleys and other relief features. Your book defines it as " the natural and human features of the earth's surface".

Hills vs. Mountains Hills elevation < M Mountains elevation > m Books differ on the actual relief required to be a mountain.

Land Form Patterns …. Most mountains & high elevations are located on coasts of continents.

Patterns Of Mountains Large Mountain Ranges along the West coast of North & South America.

The Andes- S.America

The Rocky Mountains

Tectonic Plate Boundaries Major mountain ranges coincide with tectonic plate boundaries….the EDGE…where 2 plates meet!! Rockies- N.A. Andes- S.A. Hymalayas - Asia Mid Atlantic Ridge

More About Topography Your Book Page mgg/image