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What covers the surface of the Earth?
Land and water
What is a landform?
A natural feature on the surface of the Earth
What are some examples of landforms?
Mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains
What is a mountain?
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What is a valley?
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What is a plateau?
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What is a plain?
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What are some examples of mountains in Bhutan?
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What is the importance of mountains?
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What are some examples of plateaus in Bhutan?
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Where are plains typically found in Bhutan?
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Study Notes
Landforms
- Landforms are natural features on the surface of the Earth that come in different shapes and sizes.
- Examples of landforms include mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.
Mountains
- A mountain is a large landform that rises high above the surrounding land.
- Characteristics of mountains include steep sides, sharp or round tops, and snow-capped peaks.
- Examples of mountains in Bhutan include Mo Lhari, Jichu Drake, and Gangkar Puensum.
- Mountains are useful for protecting from cold winds and are sometimes worshipped as deities in Bhutan.
Valleys
- A valley is a low-lying area between two mountains or hills.
- Characteristics of valleys include steep or gentle sides and a stream or river flowing through them.
- Examples of valleys in Bhutan include U-shaped valleys (Bumthang and Paro) and V-shaped valleys (Trongsa and Trashigang).
- Valleys are often fertile and suitable for growing crops.
Plateaus
- A plateau is a flat top highland with steep sides, also known as a tableland.
- Examples of plateaus in Bhutan include Tendruk in Samtse and Mem Ralang in Trashigang.
- Some plateaus have fertile soil and are suitable for growing crops.
Plains
- A plain is a large area of flat land.
- Characteristics of plains include being found along valleys and at the foot of hills, and being generally fertile and suitable for agriculture.
- Examples of plains in Bhutan can be found in some parts of Chhukha, Samtse, Samdrup Jongkhar, and Sarpang Dzongkhags.
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This quiz covers the basics of landforms, including mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains. It explores the different shapes of land on the surface of the Earth.
