Landforms and Geographical Features Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a depositional landform created by glaciers?

  • Glacial moraines
  • Deltas (correct)
  • Eskers
  • Kames

Lateral moraine, terminal moraine, and medial moraine are types of:

  • Eskers
  • Kames
  • Glacial moraines (correct)
  • Deltas

What are beaches?

  • Landforms formed parallel to seas and oceans by waves depositing sand and gravel (correct)
  • Wetland areas formed by rivers depositing sediments
  • Unconsolidated, loose accumulated materials formed when glaciers move over a region
  • Ridge-like structures comprised of sand and gravel

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eskers?

<p>They are formed by waves depositing sand and gravel along shorelines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formation process of kames?

<p>Formed when moving glaciers recede as they flow down, resulting in a mass of accumulated sediments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following landforms is also known as the mouth of a river?

<p>Deltas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of glacial moraines?

<p>Unconsolidated, loose accumulated materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is formed when a thick mass of glacier moves over a region and recedes, leaving the area filled with water?

<p>Glacial moraines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between eskers and kames?

<p>Eskers are ridge-like structures, while kames are formed when glaciers recede (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following landforms is NOT created by the action of glaciers?

<p>Beaches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do deltas differ from beaches in terms of formation?

<p>Deltas are extensive wetland areas created by rivers, while beaches are parallel landforms formed by ocean waves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes glacial moraines from eskers and kames?

<p>Moraines are unconsolidated materials formed by glacier movement, while eskers and kames are depositional landforms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements describes eskers accurately?

<p>Eskers are ridges comprised of sand and gravel carried by glaciers to low-lying areas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of lateral moraine, terminal moraine, and medial moraine?

<p>They are all unconsolidated materials created during glacier movements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do kames differ from eskers in terms of formation?

<p>Kames are created by glacier movements as they flow down, whereas eskers form when glaciers melt. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary process involved in the formation of glacial moraines?

<p>Formation as glaciers recede after moving over a region, leaving unconsolidated materials behind. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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