Landforms
A flat area of land higher than the land around it is called a?
Plateau
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Island
Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart
Weathering
True or False: Wind can cause both weathering and erosion.
True
A body of water surrounded by land is called a?
Lake
A low area of land between mountains or hills is called a?
Valley
I am a sandy area often found near oceans or in deserts.
Dune
What process breaks rocks into smaller pieces without moving them?
Weathering
What type of weathering occurs when water freezes in cracks and breaks rocks apart?
ice wedging
his type of landform is formed by a river depositing sediment at its mouth.
Delta
This landform is a steep cliff or rock face, often found along coasts.
Cliff
I am a raised area of land with steep sides, larger than a hill.
Mountain
What force occurs when wind or water moves sediment to a new location?
Erosion
Name two natural elements that cause weathering.
Water and Wind
This landform is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved out by a river. What is it?
A large, slow-moving mass of ice is called a?
Glacier
I am a naturally formed bridge made of rock.
Arch
What force causes water to flow downhill and shape the land?
Gravity
What type of erosion happens when ocean waves wear away a coastline?
Costal Erosion
This landform is a large body of land surrounded by water on all sides. What is it?
Island
What landforms is made by deposition?
Delta
I am a large hill with a flat top and steep sides, often found in deserts.
Mesa
What force can cause canyons to form over millions of years?
River Erosion
Over time, erosion can create this deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Canyon
When groundwater erodes limestone, it can create these underground formations.
Caves and Caverns