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Flashcards on Geography: Types of Landforms
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What is a mountain?
A large landform that rises above its surroundings with steep slopes and a pointed or rounded peak.
What is a valley?
A low-lying landform located between two higher areas, often with a river running through it.
What is a plateau?
A flat-topped elevated area of land that is usually extensive in size.
What is a plain?
A broad and flat landform characterized by low relief and minimal variation in elevation.
What is a desert?
A barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and vegetation is scarce.
What is a river?
A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, that is larger than a stream.
What is a lake?
An inland body of water, typically freshwater, that is surrounded by land.
What is an island?
A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland by an isthmus.
What is a canyon?
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.
What is a volcano?
An opening in the Earth's crust that allows molten rock and gases to escape from the interior.
What is a glacier?
A large mass of ice that moves slowly over the land.
What is a fjord?
A long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial erosion.
What is a delta?
A landform created by sediment deposition at the mouth of a river, where it enters a body of water.
What is a cave?
A natural underground hollow or passage, typically large enough for a person to enter.
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What is the main characteristic of a mountain?
Flat land
Low-lying area
Steep slopes and a pointed or rounded peak
Large body of water
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Which landform is characterized by minimal variation in elevation?
Mountain
Valley
Peninsula
Plain
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What type of landform is created by glacial erosion?
River
Island
Plain
Fjord
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Which landform is surrounded by water on all sides?
Mountain
Plain
Peninsula
Island
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What is the main characteristic of a desert?
High precipitation
Abundant vegetation
Little precipitation and scarce vegetation
Fast-flowing river
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Which landform is created by sediment deposition at the mouth of a river?
Canyon
Plain
Delta
Mountain
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What is the main characteristic of a river?
Elevated area
Surrounded by land
Natural flowing watercourse
Piece of land connected to the mainland by an isthmus
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Which landform is characterized by a flat-topped elevated area?
Valley
Mountain
Plateau
Cave
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What type of landform is formed by molten rock and gases escaping from the Earth's crust?
Valley
Volcano
Plain
Delta
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Which landform is characterized by a deep, narrow valley with steep sides?
River
Island
Canyon
Lake
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