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What defines a mountain compared to a hill?
What defines a mountain compared to a hill?
A mountain is a high landform with steep sides and a pointed peak, while a hill is a lower highland, not as high as a mountain.
List one mountain located in Africa.
List one mountain located in Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro.
What unique features can be created by the meeting of oceans and continents?
What unique features can be created by the meeting of oceans and continents?
Shorelines can create features like bays, peninsulas, and islands.
What is the highest mountain range in the world?
What is the highest mountain range in the world?
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Name one mountain located in Europe.
Name one mountain located in Europe.
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What does the term 'erosion' refer to in geography?
What does the term 'erosion' refer to in geography?
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Provide the height of Mount Everest.
Provide the height of Mount Everest.
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List one mountain located in South America.
List one mountain located in South America.
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Study Notes
Landforms
- Landforms are natural features on Earth's surface.
- They're made up of specific landscapes and arrangements of physical features.
- Examples include mountains, valleys, hills, plateaus, slopes, plains, and canyons.
- The intersection of oceans and continents influences landform shapes.
- Shoreline features include bays, peninsulas, and islands.
Mountains
- Mountains are the highest landforms, usually cone-shaped.
- They typically stand out from the surrounding land.
- Mountain sides are steep, with a pointed top called a peak.
- A mountain range is a group of connected mountains.
- Some ranges are very high and steep, often covered in snow (e.g., the Alps).
- Others have rounded tops and are less elevated (e.g., Mount Lebanon).
- The Himalayas are the highest mountain range globally.
Hills
- Hills are higher than their surroundings but less elevated than mountains.
- They are generally covered with grass.
- Hills have more favorable climates for settlements compared to mountains.
- They aren't too hot or too cold.
Key Words
- Steep: A nearly vertical slope.
- Peak: The pointed top of a mountain.
- Cliff: A high, steep side of a rock.
- Erosion: The wearing away of Earth's surface by natural forces (water, wind).
- Magma: Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.
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Description
This quiz explores the different types of landforms on Earth's surface, focusing on mountains, hills, and other natural features. Learn about their characteristics, examples, and how geography influences their formation. Perfect for students studying Earth sciences!
