CAVES
WHAT IS A CAVE
A natural hollow space in rock underground.
What is a mountain?
A large, high landform that rises above the land around it.
What is a river?
A natural flowing stream of water.
What is a volcano?
An opening in the Earth where magma reaches the surface.
Todd River
What type of rock are most caves formed in?
Limestone
How are mountains different from hills?
Mountains are taller and steeper.
Longest river in the world
What comes out of a volcano when it erupts?
Lava, ash, and gases.
Name one major landform found in Australia.
Desert, river, mountain range, or plateau.
Name one thing you might find inside a cave.
Stalactites, stalagmites, bats, or underground streams.
Why are mountains often colder at the top?
Higher altitude means lower temperatures.
What do we call the end of a river?
The mouth
Are all volcanoes active?
No, some are dormant or extinct.
THE TALLEST MOUNTAIN IN AUSTRALIA
Mount Kosciuszko
Why can caves be important to humans or animals?
Shelter, habitats, tourism, or cultural significance.
Tallest mountain in the Northern Territory
Mount Zeli 1531m
Name one way rivers help people.
Name one danger of a volcanic eruption.
Lava flows, ash clouds, or toxic gases.
LONGEST RIVER IN AUSTRALIA
MURRAY RIVER
Name a type of Cave
Solutional Sea Glacier Lava Erosional Salt
What mountain Range is the Matterhorn a part of?
The Swiss Alps
How can rivers change the land over time?
By erosion and deposition
Why are many volcanoes found along tectonic plate boundaries?
Because plates moving apart or colliding allow magma to rise to the surface.
Why are rivers important in dry parts of Australia?
They provide water for people, animals, and farming.