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What is the approximate percentage of the Earth's land surface covered by mountains?
What is the approximate percentage of the Earth's land surface covered by mountains?
What type of volcano is characterized by its gently sloping shape?
What type of volcano is characterized by its gently sloping shape?
What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles?
What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles?
What type of delta is characterized by its triangular shape?
What type of delta is characterized by its triangular shape?
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What is the term for a landform surrounded by water on all sides?
What is the term for a landform surrounded by water on all sides?
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What type of plateau is formed by volcanic activity?
What type of plateau is formed by volcanic activity?
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What is the term for the formation of new land through volcanic activity?
What is the term for the formation of new land through volcanic activity?
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What is the term for the network of streams and wetlands found in a delta?
What is the term for the network of streams and wetlands found in a delta?
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What type of island is formed by coral reefs?
What type of island is formed by coral reefs?
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What is the term for the steep edges found on a plateau?
What is the term for the steep edges found on a plateau?
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Study Notes
Mountains
- Definition: Natural elevations of the Earth's surface, usually higher than 300 meters
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Types:
- Fold mountains (e.g., Himalayas, Rocky Mountains)
- Volcanic mountains (e.g., Mount Fuji, Mount St. Helens)
- Block mountains (e.g., Sierra Nevada, Rhine Valley)
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Features:
- Peaks, ridges, and valleys
- Weathering and erosion shape mountains over time
- Supports diverse ecosystems and climates
Volcanoes
- Definition: Landforms that occur when magma from the Earth's interior rises to the surface
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Types:
- Shield volcanoes (e.g., Hawaiian Islands)
- Composite volcanoes (e.g., Mount St. Helens, Mount Fuji)
- Cinder cones (e.g., Paricutin, Mexico)
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Features:
- Crater, vent, and lava flows
- Eruptions can be explosive or effusive
- Creates new land and changes surrounding landscape
Deltas
- Definition: Landforms that form at the mouth of a river, where sediment deposits accumulate
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Types:
- Arcuate deltas (e.g., Nile River Delta)
- Bird's foot deltas (e.g., Mississippi River Delta)
- Cuspate deltas (e.g., Ebro River Delta)
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Features:
- Network of distributaries and wetlands
- Rich soil and biodiversity
- Often densely populated and economically important
Islands
- Definition: Landforms surrounded by water on all sides
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Types:
- Continental islands (e.g., Great Britain, Long Island)
- Oceanic islands (e.g., Hawaii, Iceland)
- Coral islands (e.g., Maldives, Bahamas)
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Features:
- Unique ecosystems and biodiversity
- Often isolated and vulnerable to climate change
- Can be formed by volcanic activity, tectonic uplift, or erosion
Plateaus
- Definition: Elevated regions of relatively flat land, often with steep edges
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Types:
- Volcanic plateaus (e.g., Columbia River Basalt Plateau)
- Structural plateaus (e.g., Deccan Plateau, India)
- Denudational plateaus (e.g., Appalachian Plateau)
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Features:
- Flat or gently sloping terrain
- Often formed by volcanic activity, tectonic uplift, or erosion
- Can have diverse ecosystems and land uses
세계적인 산지지형 (Global Mountain Landforms)
- Overview: Mountains cover about 24% of the Earth's land surface
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Importance:
- Supports biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Influences global climate and weather patterns
- Provides natural resources and recreational opportunities
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Explore the characteristics and features of different landforms, including mountains, volcanoes, deltas, islands, and plateaus. Learn about their definitions, types, and unique features that shape our planet.
