Earth's Surface
What is the outer solid layer of the Earth called?
Crust
What is the outermost layer of the Earth?
Crust
What is a mountain?
A high landmass with steep slopes.
What is a plateau?
A raised flat area of land.
Which landform is best suited for agriculture?
Plains
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
About 71%
Which layer lies below the crust?
Mantle
Which is the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is another name for a plateau?
Tableland
Why do people settle near rivers?
For water, fertile soil, and transportation.
Why is Earth called the "Blue Planet"?
Because most of its surface is covered by water.
What are the three main layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, and Core
Why are mountains called the "water towers" of the world?
Because many rivers originate from them.
Why are plains densely populated?
Because they are fertile and suitable for farming and settlements.
How do mountains help people?
They provide water, forests, tourism, and natural resources.
What are the three major types of landform?
Mountains, plateaus, and plains
Which layer is made mostly of molten rock?
Mantle
What are fold mountains?
Mountains formed when rock layers are folded by tectonic forces.
How are plateaus different from mountains?
Plateaus have flat tops, while mountains have peaks.
How can human activities change landforms?
Through mining, construction, deforestation, and farming.
Why is the Earth's surface constantly changing?
Due to natural processes such as erosion, deposition, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
How does the Earth's interior help create landforms?
Movements inside the Earth cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation.
How do mountains influence climate and rainfall?
They block winds and cause rainfall on one side while creating drier conditions on the other.
Explain one way a plateau can be formed.
By volcanic activity or uplift of the Earth's crust.
Why is it important to use land resources sustainably?
To protect the environment and ensure resources remain available for future generations.