Mountains
What is a tall, steep landform called?
A mountain.
What is a flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding area?
A plateau.
What is a large, flat area of land called?
A plain.
What is a low area of land between hills or mountains called?
A valley.
What is the process of land being worn away called?
Erosion.
Name one way mountains can be formed.
By tectonic plates pushing against each other.
How is a plateau typically formed?
By volcanic activity or the uplifting of the Earth.
What type of climate do most plains have?
They typically have a temperate climate.
How are valleys formed?
By erosion from rivers or glaciers.
Name one way landforms can change over time.
Through weathering.
How are volcanic mountains formed?
Volcanic mountains are formed when a tectonic plate is pushed beneath another
Name a famous plateau.
The Colorado Plateau.
Name a famous plain in the United States.
The Great Plains.
Name a type of valley formed by glacial activity.
A U-shaped valley.
What is erosion?
Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow and transported to another location.
What type of mountain is created by volcanic activity?
A volcanic mountain.
What is one characteristic of plateaus?
They have steep sides and a flat top
How are plains typically formed?
By sediment deposition from rivers.
What is one characteristic of a valley?
It has lower elevation compared to the surrounding land.
How do volcanoes form?
Volcanoes form when molten rock (magma) from beneath the Earth's crust escapes to the surface, often due to tectonic plate movements.
Give an example of a famous mountain range.
The Rocky Mountains.
How do plateaus differ from plains?
Plateaus are elevated, while plains are flat and low.
Why are plains important for agriculture?
They have rich soil that is good for farming.
How do valleys affect human settlement?
They provide fertile land and water sources.
What creates a delta?
A delta is formed when sediment carried by a river is deposited as the river meets a body of water, such as an ocean or lake.