Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a volcano
A
A volcano is an opening of the crust from which lava, volcanic ash, and gases.
2
Q
What is a delta
A
Deltas are plains that are made up of material that is deposited by rivers at its mouth.
3
Q
What is a plain
A
Plains are large, flat pieces of land that have no mountains or hills.
4
Q
What is a valley
A
A valley is a long “ditch” or depression in Earth’s surface.
5
Q
What is an island
A
An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water.
6
Q
What is a mountain
A
A mountain is a a piece of land that rises higher than the surrounding area.
7
Q
What is a desert
A
A desert is an area of land that receives less than 25 cm of rain each year.
8
Q
What is a plateau
A
A plateau is an area of land that is flat at the top but higher than the surrounding area.
