Science 5.2 Flashcards
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In which sphere do earthquakes happen?
Lithosphere
The lithosphere is made up of earth’s crust and _______________
The upper part of the mantle
What are the elements of relief in the lithosphere?
Mountains
Plains
Plateaus
Volcanoes
etc…
List some activities where humans interact with the lithosphere
Mining
Farming
Building roads and buildings
What is relief?
The shape of the lithosphere’s surface (peaks, valleys and plains, etc…)
What are plateaus?
Vast stretches of flat land located at least 300m above the surrounding areas
What are shields?
Very ancient relief which have the apearance of slightly rounded plateaus
What is an example of a shield near you?
The Canadian Shield
What are plains?
Generally have a low, flat relief
Sometimes come from ancient riverbeds or seabeds
What is an example of a plain near you?
The Saint Lawrence Plain
What are hills?
Low bulges in the relief
What is an example of a hill near you?
Mont Saint-Hilaire
What are mountains?
Very high type of relief with steep slopes
What do you call a bunch of mountains in a row?
A mountain range
What are valleys?
Long stretches of land
Often found between 2 mountains
What usually causes valleys?
Erosion from water running off the mountains
What area does the Canadian Shield cover?
North-east of Canada (including 90% of Quebec)
Where is the Saint Lawrence Plain?
Along both sides of the Saint Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec
Which mountain range is partly in Quebec?
Appalachians
