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A ______ is usually very steep and over 600m in elevation.
A ______ is usually very steep and over 600m in elevation.
mountain
Groups of mountains are collectively known as a ______.
Groups of mountains are collectively known as a ______.
mountain range
The highest peak in Trinidad is known as ______.
The highest peak in Trinidad is known as ______.
El Cerro del Aripo
The highest point in Tobago is called ______.
The highest point in Tobago is called ______.
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Hills are ______ than mountains.
Hills are ______ than mountains.
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A river flows from its source down hills and ends at the sea, known as the ______.
A river flows from its source down hills and ends at the sea, known as the ______.
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The ______ are extensive areas of flat land often found beside rivers or among mountains.
The ______ are extensive areas of flat land often found beside rivers or among mountains.
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A ______ is a point of land that juts out into the sea.
A ______ is a point of land that juts out into the sea.
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Coastlines can include features such as ______, where the sea meets the land.
Coastlines can include features such as ______, where the sea meets the land.
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The ______ River is an example of a river found in Trinidad.
The ______ River is an example of a river found in Trinidad.
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Beaches are not the sea water itself. It is an area of ______ found at the coast.
Beaches are not the sea water itself. It is an area of ______ found at the coast.
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Las Cuevas Beach and Mount Irvin Beach are examples of ______.
Las Cuevas Beach and Mount Irvin Beach are examples of ______.
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Economic activities around beaches include fishing and sea ______.
Economic activities around beaches include fishing and sea ______.
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Hotels are one of the economic activities found around ______.
Hotels are one of the economic activities found around ______.
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Coconut ______ and sales are popular around many beach areas.
Coconut ______ and sales are popular around many beach areas.
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Study Notes
Mountains
- Large, steep, tall landforms with an elevation of over 600m.
- A group of mountains is called a mountain range.
- Examples: Northern Range in Trinidad (highest peak - El Cerro del Aripo) and Main Ridge in Tobago (highest point - Pigeon Peak).
Hills
- Smaller than mountains.
Rivers
- Natural drains that carry water from their source (start point) down hills, mountains, plains, and eventually to the sea (the river's mouth).
- Examples: Ortoire River (Trinidad) and Coffee River (Tobago).
Plains
- Large, flat areas with low relief.
- Found among mountains, beside rivers (floodplains), and along coasts (coastal plains).
- Examples: Canoni Plain and Naniva Plain (both in Trinidad).
Coastline
- The point where land meets the sea.
- Headlands or capes are areas where land extends out into the sea.
- Bays are inlets where the sea appears to enter the land.
- Coastlines can be flat and low-lying or have cliffs.
Beaches
- Coastal depositional features made of sand.
- Examples: Las Cuevas Beach (Trinidad) and Mount Irvin Beach (Tobago).
Economic Activities on Beaches
- Fishing
- Sea crafts/jewelry selling
- Coconut water/coconut sales
- Surf shops
- Hotels
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Description
Explore the various landforms and features in this geography quiz. From mountains and hills to rivers and coastlines, test your knowledge on the characteristics and examples of each type. Understand how these natural elements shape our environment.
