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Why do thorny plants like keekar, babool, and baobab thrive in hot deserts?

  • They require low sunlight.
  • They attract more rainfall.
  • They grow in sandy soil.
  • They are able to store water. (correct)

    • What characteristic defines a cold desert?

  • Presence of tropical plants.
  • Regular rainfall.
  • High vegetation density.
  • Extremely cold conditions. (correct)

    • Which of the following is not a feature of an island?

  • Can vary in size.
  • Connected to the mainland by land. (correct)
  • Formed by volcanic activity.
  • Surrounded by water on all sides.

    • What term is used to describe a landform surrounded by water on three sides?

    <p>Peninsula. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason people living in deserts are often nomadic?

    <p>They move in search of food and water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an island country?

    <p>Maldives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a plain?

    <p>A level land that is flat or gently rolling. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a hill?

    <p>A naturally raised area higher than the surrounding land. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest type of landform on Earth?

    <p>Mountain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the sides of a mountain called?

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

    Which statement is true about mountains?

    <p>They may have steep or gently sloping sides. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of landform?

    <p>City (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural feature typically covers high mountain peaks?

    <p>Snow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of plains near rivers?

    <p>They are fertile and suitable for farming. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the peak of a mountain referred to as?

    <p>Summit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mountain range?

    <p>A long chain or group of mountains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain is considered the highest peak in the world?

    <p>Mt Everest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural phenomenon occurs when a mass of snow rolls down a mountain?

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

    How are valleys primarily formed?

    <p>By continuous running water or moving ice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are V-shaped valleys typically associated with?

    <p>Created by flowing rivers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most notable feature of a plateau?

    <p>It has a flat top and steep sides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a desert?

    <p>A dry, barren area with little rainfall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes hot deserts compared to cold deserts?

    <p>Hot deserts have a sandy environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms when sand deposits in deserts accumulate?

    <p>Sand dune (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an oasis in the context of a desert?

    <p>A location with natural water and some vegetation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Earth's surface is uniform, with similar land features all around the world.

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

    Plains are flat areas, making them difficult to build on due to the uneven terrain.

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

    Hills are typically taller than 1000 metres and have very steep slopes.

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

    Mountain summits are often covered with vegetation and trees.

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

    Rivers often start from the melting snow in mountains.

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

    The Himalayan Mountains are located in North America.

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

    A group of mountains is called a hill range.

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

    Mt Everest is approximately 9849 meters high.

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

    An avalanche is a mass of snow that moves suddenly down a mountain.

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

    Valleys are only formed by rivers.

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

    The Valley of Flowers has over 500 varieties of flowering plants.

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

    Plateaus are also known as tablelands because of their flat tops.

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

    The Deccan Plateau is located in the northern part of India.

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

    The climate in both hot and cold deserts is very harsh.

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

    Sand dunes form when dry winds deposit sand into heaps.

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

    What distinguishes mountains from hills?

    <p>Mountains are higher than 600 metres and steeper than hills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are plains considered suitable for agriculture?

    <p>Plains are generally flat and fertile, especially those near rivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of hills?

    <p>Hills are naturally raised areas that are generally up to 600 metres high and have pleasant weather.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the summit of a mountain?

    <p>The summit is the highest point or peak of a mountain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rivers typically originate?

    <p>Rivers often begin from the melting snow in high mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe what an avalanche is.

    <p>An avalanche is a sudden mass of snow that breaks loose and rolls down a mountain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are V-shaped valleys formed?

    <p>V-shaped valleys are formed by rivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest and highest plateau in the world?

    <p>The largest and highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a desert?

    <p>A desert is defined as a dry, barren land that receives little to no rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sand dunes?

    <p>Sand dunes are hills formed by the accumulation of sand deposited by dry winds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest peak in the world?

    <p>The highest peak in the world is Mt Everest, which is approximately 8849 meters high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the formation of a U-shaped valley?

    <p>A U-shaped valley is created by the movement of glaciers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an oasis in a desert?

    <p>An oasis is a fertile area in a desert that has a natural source of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a famous valley in India known for its flowers.

    <p>The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is famous for its flowering plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Earth is covered with ______ and water.

    <p>land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is a level land which is flat or gently rolling.

    <p>plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is a naturally raised area, higher than the land around it.

    <p>hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is a landform that rises high above the surrounding land.

    <p>mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The top of the mountain is known as a ______ or peak.

    <p>summit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A long chain or a group of mountains is called a ______ range.

    <p>mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The highest peak in the world is Mt ______ in Nepal.

    <p>Everest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A huge mass of snow that suddenly breaks loose and rolls down a mountain is called an ______.

    <p>avalanche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A low area of land between two hills or mountains is called a ______.

    <p>valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Valleys are formed by continuous ______ water or moving ice.

    <p>running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has more than 400 varieties of ______ plants.

    <p>flowering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A plateau, also called a tableland, has a ______ top.

    <p>flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The largest and highest plateau in the world is the ______ Plateau.

    <p>Tibetan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is a dry, barren land which gets little or no rainfall.

    <p>desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest ______ desert in the world.

    <p>hot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following landforms with their descriptions:

    <p>Plain = Flat or gently rolling land Hill = Naturally raised area, higher than the land around it Mountain = Landform that rises high above surrounding land Plateau = Flat-topped landform, higher than the surrounding area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the location or feature with its description:

    <p>Mountain Summit = The top of a mountain Mountain Slope = The side of the mountain Plains near rivers = Very fertile and suitable for growing crops Hilly areas = Often popular tourist spots due to pleasant weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definition:

    <p>Landforms = Any special physical feature on the surface of the Earth Physical features = Natural features on the Earth like land and water Summit = The top of the mountain Slope = The side of the mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the descriptions with the given landforms:

    <p>Plains = Easy to build roads, houses and buildings Hills = Have pleasant weather and may receive snowfall Mountains = Highest landforms on the Earth with steep sides Deserts = Have low amount of rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features with the examples given:

    <p>Plains = Plains of the river Ganga in India Hill Stations = Shimla and Ooty Snow-covered mountain = Source of many rivers Flat-topped hill = Plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Landforms

    • Earth's land is not uniform; it varies in height and depth.
    • Landforms are natural features on Earth's surface.
    • Landforms are formed by natural processes, not by humans.
    • Landforms include plains, valleys, deserts, mountains, hills, plateaus, islands, and peninsulas.
    • Physical features are the natural characteristics of a place.
    • A landform is any physical feature on Earth's surface.

    Plains

    • Plains are flat or gently sloping land areas.
    • Plains are commonly populated due to their suitability for building.
    • Plains near rivers are fertile, suitable for agriculture, and supporting large populations.
    • The Ganga river plains in India are examples of fertile plains.
    • Plains are easily used for agriculture and human settlements.

    Hills

    • Hills are raised areas higher than the surrounding land.
    • Hills are generally up to 600 meters high.
    • Hills often have pleasant weather, and many are popular tourist spots.
    • Examples of hill stations are Shimla and Ooty.
    • Hills often have thick vegetation and orchards.

    Mountains

    • Mountains are landforms that rise high above the surrounding land.
    • Mountains are made of rocky land.
    • Mountains are higher and steeper compared to hills.
    • Mountains are generally higher than 600 meters.
    • The sides of mountains are called slopes; the top is called a summit or peak.
    • The Himalayan Mountains and Rocky Mountains are examples of famous mountain ranges.
    • Mountain peaks are often covered with snow, supporting the rivers.
    • Snow melting from mountains feeds many rivers.
    • The highest mountain peak in the world is Mt. Everest (8849 meters).
    • Some mountains are volcanically active; magma from the Earth's interior may emerge, creating a mountain.

    Valleys

    • Valleys are low areas between hills or mountains.
    • Valleys are often formed by rivers or glaciers over long periods.
    • Valleys can be V-shaped or U-shaped; rivers often form V-shaped valleys, while glaciers create U-shaped valleys.
    • The Valley of Flowers is a famous valley in India, known for its flowers.

    Plateaus

    • Plateaus are highland areas with a flat top and steep sides.
    • They are also called tablelands.
    • The Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest in the world.
    • The Deccan Plateau is located in the southern part of India.
    • Plateaus, like mountains, are formed by natural processes.

    Deserts

    • Deserts are dry and barren areas that get little or no rainfall.
    • Two types are hot and cold.
    • Cold deserts have extreme cold conditions, often covered in snow or ice.
    • Hot deserts are covered with sand, and they have little or no vegetation.
    • The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert.
    • The Thar Desert is a hot desert in India.
    • Oases provide water and some plant life in deserts, crucial for survival; these oasis regions often have thorny vegetation that stores water.
    • Plants in deserts are often adapted to store water.
    • Sudden releases of snow or ice down mountain slopes, known as avalanches, can occur in deserts with mountainous regions.

    Islands

    • Islands are pieces of land surrounded by water on all sides.
    • These may have been formed from the mainland.
    • Islands are typically found floating on the ocean.
    • Island examples include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India.
    • Many countries have islands.

    Peninsulas

    • Peninsulas are pieces of land surrounded by water on three sides.
    • The southern part of India is an example of a peninsula.

    Cold Deserts

    • Cold deserts have extremely low temperatures, making it difficult for plant and animal life to survive.
    • They have very little vegetation and animal life, with animals often adapted to survive tough conditions.
    • Antarctica is an example of a cold desert.
    • Avalanches are a natural hazard in mountain ranges, causing a sudden release of snow down a slope, a prominent hazard in cold deserts with mountainous regions.

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    Test your knowledge about Earth's diverse landforms including plains, hills, and mountains. This quiz covers definitions, characteristics, and examples of various natural features on Earth's surface. Challenge yourself with questions that explore the significance and differences among these landforms.

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