Appearance refers to the way an object or living thing looks. It includes the color, shape, size, texture, and other physical characteristics that can be observed.
Study Guide
Color: This refers to the specific hue or shade of an object. For example, the color of an apple can be red, green, or yellow.
Shape: The outline or form of an object. Shapes can be geometric, such as squares and circles, or irregular, like the shape of a cloud.
Size: The physical dimensions of an object or living thing. This can be measured in terms of height, width, length, or volume.
Texture: The feel or appearance of a surface. It can be smooth, rough, bumpy, or soft.
Patterns: The arrangement of repeated elements, such as stripes on a zebra or spots on a ladybug.
Other Characteristics: This can include things like the presence of patterns, lines, spots, or any other unique features that distinguish an object's appearance.
The student demonstrates an understanding of the forces that shape Earth by identifying and comparing a variety of Earth's land features (i.e., rivers, deltas, lakes, glaciers, mountains, valleys, and islands).