Natural Forces
What are tectonic plates?
Large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.
What is a mine?
A place where minerals or other geological materials are extracted from the Earth.
What is a mountain?
A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, usually characterized by steep slopes.
What is sedimentation?
The process of settling or being deposited as sediment, often in bodies of water.
How do landforms affect climate?
Landforms can influence weather patterns and temperature by affecting air movement and precipitation.
What is erosion?
The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.
What is urban development?
The process of building and expanding cities, which can change natural landforms.
What is a valley?
A low area of land between hills or mountains, often where rivers flow.
What is soil erosion?
The removal of the top layer of soil by wind, water, or human activity.
What are the effects of flooding?
Flooding can reshape landforms, erode soil, and cause destruction to habitats and human structures.
How do volcanoes create landforms?
They erupt and deposit lava, ash, and other materials that build up and form new land.
How can dams affect landforms?
Dams can create reservoirs and alter the flow of rivers, affecting the surrounding landscape.
What is a plateau?
An area of relatively flat land that is elevated above the surrounding area.
How does wind affect landforms?
Wind can erode surfaces and shape landforms like dunes and rock formations.
How do humans impact erosion?
Human activities like agriculture and construction can increase erosion rates significantly.
What is weathering?
The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.
What is deforestation?
The removal of forests for agriculture or urban development, leading to soil erosion and habitat loss.
What is a canyon?
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, formed by erosion over time.
What is continental drift?
The movement of the Earth's continents relative to each other over geological time.
What is habitat destruction?
The process by which natural habitats are destroyed, often due to human activities, impacting biodiversity.
How do glaciers shape the land?
Glaciers carve out valleys and create features like fjords and moraines through the movement of ice.
What is land reclamation?
The process of creating new land from oceans, riverbeds, or lake beds, often using dredged materials
What is a delta?
A landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by sediment deposition.
What is an earthquake?
The shaking of the Earth's surface caused by sudden movement along fault lines.
What is landscape restoration?
The process of returning a damaged or altered landscape to a more natural state.