Definition
What is a landform?
A landform is a feature made of rock and dirt.
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A low area between ________ or _________ is called a valley.
A low area between mountains or hills is called a valley.
Is it true that there's only one type of desert?
No, there are two types: hot desert and cold desert.
Landforms are all the same size and shape.
False
Landforms are all different sizes and shapes.
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A mountain is the tallest and _________ kind of landform.
A mountain is the tallest and highest kind of landform.
What is a slope?
A slope is an area that slants up.
What do plateaus have below?
Sometimes they have canyons below.
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The coast often has ______ beaches or rocky cliffs.
The coast often has sandy beaches or rocky cliffs
Most maps are not flat, and the surface of the Earth is not flat.
False!
Most maps are flat, but the surface of the Earth is not.
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Hills are usually easier to climb than mountains because their sides are not as _______ .
Hills are usually easier to climb than mountains because their sides are not as steep.
What is an example of "cold desert"?
Antartica
Where is the base of Mauna Kea?
on the ocean floor
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Many valleys are shaped like a 'u or a 'v' and are often created by rivers or___________.
Many valleys are shaped like a 'u or a 'v' and are often created by rivers or glaciers.
Mountains often have a pointed top called a _______ or summit.
Mountains often have a pointed top called a peak or summit.
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A valley is a low area of land that is usually found
_______ hills or mountains.
A valley is a low area of land that is usually found between hills or mountains.
What is soil?
Soil is loose material that plants grow in.
The best time to climb Mr. Everest is in early May and June.
False
The best time to climb Mr. Everest is in late May and June.
What is the world's largest island?
Greenland is the world’s largest island.
Most valleys have u and w shapes.
False!
Most valleys have u and v shapes.
How do you spell "raised part of Earth's surface that is flat on top"?
plateau
What are the six landforms we learned in the textbook?
mountain, hill, plain, valley, canyon, plateau
What are the examples of nonliving things in soil?
minerals, bits of rocks, water, and air
What is the synonym of peak?
summit
Soil contains only non-living things.
Correct this sentence if it is false.
False!
Soil contains both living things and non-living things.
Why are plains great/important landforms?
Plains are great and important for growing plants and crops because they are flat and the soil is often rich.