2.1 mapping earth's surface
- 1. Chapter 2 Mapping Earth’s Surface
- 2. Earth’s Four Spheres Atmosphere: gaseous part of Earth Hydrosphere: liquid part of the Earth Biosphere: living part of Earth Lithosphere: solid part of Earth We will spend the next few months on Geology!
- 3. The Shape of the Land Topography: the shape of the land The ground looks like it does because of internal and external forces constantly changing its shape. Think about the “shape” of Shaler…. Why does it look this way? Topography is determined by three different things…
- 4. Topography Characteristics Elevation: height above sea level Relief: difference between high and low points Landforms: features of topography that shape the land Topographic Map
- 5. 3 Types of Landforms Plains Low elevation Low relief Two types of Plains Coastal Interior
- 6. 3 Types of Landforms (continued) Mountains High elevation High relief Mountains are arranged into: Ranges Systems Belts
- 7. 3 Types of Landforms (continued) Plateaus High elevation Low relief Canyons form on plateaus
- 8. Lewis and Clark In 1804, an expedition set out from St. Louis to explore the land between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. The United States had just purchased a part of this vast territory, called Louisiana, from France. (The Louisiana Purchase)
- 9. Lewis and Clark (continued) The purpose of the expedition was to map America’s interior. They saw many unique landforms along the way.
- 10. Landforms in the United States
- 11. Landforms Review: Using the words High and Low, describe the following landforms. Plains have _____ elevation and _____ relief. Plateaus have_____ elevation and _____ relief. Mountains have_____ elevation and _____ relief.
- 12. This is your country… it is important that you can identify and label the location of the major landforms in the United States! Directions: Label and shade in the following landforms on the provided map and then answer the seven questions.
- 13. 1. Coastal Plains – You’ll color in green!
- 14. 2. Interior Plains – You’ll color in Yellow!
- 15. 3. Plateaus and Highlands – You’ll color in Red!
- 16. 4. Great Basin– You’ll color in Orange!
- 17. Folded Mountains ~formed by pressure from both sides~ 5. Appalachian Mountains – Shade all mountain areas brown!
- 18. Up-Warped Mountains ~formed by pressure pushing up from below~ 6. Rocky Mountains, 7. Black Hills, 8. Adirondack Mountains
- 19. Fault Block Mountains ~formed along a break in the crust~ 9. Big Horn Mountains, 10. Sierra Nevada, 11. Cascade Mountains
- 20. Volcanic Mountains ~formed by volcanic eruptions~ 12. Mount St. Helens