Landforms and landscapes Flashcards
What is a landscape?
A landscape is an area of land that includes a combination of landforms, water bodies, vegetation, and human structures.
What is a landform?
A landform is a natural feature of the Earth’s surface, such as mountains, valleys, and rivers.
What are two main types of landscapes?
Natural landscapes & Human landscape
Name three examples of coastal landforms
Beaches, cliffs and sand dunes
What are mountains, valleys and plateaus classified as?
They are tectonic landforms, created by the movement of Earth’s plates.
How are sand dunes formed?
Sand dunes are formed by wind depositing sand in dry areas like deserts or beaches.
What is the difference between a river and a lake?
A river is a flowing body of water, while a lake is a large, still body of water surrounded by land.
What is a delta, and how is it formed?
A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river, formed by sediment deposition as the river slows down.
What type of landform is created by erosion from wind, water, or ice?
Canyons, valleys, and caves.
What is the difference between a canyon and a gorge?
A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river over time. A gorge is a narrow valley with steep, rocky walls, often formed by glaciers.
