Landscapes & Landforms
What is a landform?
A natural feature of the Earth's surface, like a mountain or valley.
What is molten rock called when it erupts from a volcano?
Lava
What is the breaking down of rock called?
Weathering
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
The Avengers: Endgame
What do we call a steep cliff along the coast?
A headland
Name one country in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Japan / Indonesia / Philippines / USA (Alaska), etc
What do we call the wearing away of the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice?
Erosion
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
What type of landform is Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia?
An inselberg
What is a pyroclastic flow?
A fast-moving cloud of hot gas, ash, and rock from a volcanic eruption.
What is deposition?
When eroded material is dropped or laid down.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What are the two main types of landscapes?
Natural or Human built
What volcano destroyed Pompeii?
Mt Vesuvius
Name 3 main agents of erosion.
Water, wind, ice
Where is the world's largest volcano located?
Hawaii
What type of landform is created by a river in its upper course?
A V-shaped valley
Why are volcanoes considered both dangerous and beneficial?
They can destroy areas but also create fertile soil and attract tourism.
What landform is found in the upper valley of a river?
Waterfall
What is Miss Blacklidge's pet puppy dog's name?
Nancy