Landforms Flashcards
What are some landforms made by tectonic plates?
volcanoes, submarine mountain ranges, and fault lines, deep ocean trenches, island arcs
What is a landform that is surrounded by water?
An island
What is a landform?
A natural feature of the Earth’s surface, such as a mountain, valley, or plain. Landforms attributes can vary.
What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?
A mountain is generally taller and steeper than a hill, and often has a distinct peak.
What is a valley?
A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
What is an island?
A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
What is a plateau?
A flat, elevated area of land that has been uplifted due to tectonic forces.
What is a mountain?
A large landform that rises prominently above the surrounding land, typically having a peak or summit.
What is a desert?
A dry, barren area of land that receives very little precipitation.
What is a canyon?
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over millions of years.
What is a glacier?
A large mass of ice and snow that moves slowly over land, shaping the landform beneath it.
What is a coast?
The land along the edge of a sea or ocean.
What is a plain?
A large, flat area of land with few changes in elevation.
What is a fjord?
A narrow, steep-sided inlet of the sea, typically formed by the submergence of a glacial valley.
What is a volcano?
A rupture in the Earth’s crust where molten lava, ash, and gases can escape from below the surface.
