15 16 physical relief map bird’s eye view A view from A map that shows above. the Earth’s features. Example: This is a physical relief map Example: This map is a bird’s eye of France. view of France. 17 18 erosion ocean Wearing away A large body of the of salt water. earth’s surface by wind or water. Example: The ocean is rough today. Example: Erosion is wearing away the land. 19 20 desert sand dune A dry sandy area A hill of sand with few trees. built up by the wind. Example: The sand dunes are hard to Example: The days are hot and dry climb. in the desert.
15 bird’s eye view A view from above. Example: This map is a bird’s eye view of France. 16 physical relief map A map that shows the Earth’s features. Example: This is a physical relief map of France. 17 erosion Wearing away of the earth’s surface by wind or water. Example: Erosion is wearing away the land. 18 ocean A large body of salt water. Example: The ocean is rough today. 19 desert A dry sandy area with few trees. Example: The days are hot and dry in the desert. 20 sand dune A hill of sand built up by the wind. Example: The sand dunes are hard to climb.
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