Types of Landforms Quiz

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What are the four major types of landforms?

Hills, plateaus, valleys, and basins
Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains (correct)
Mountains, buttes, plateaus, and plains
Mountains, valleys, plateaus, and basins

How are landforms formed by tectonic plate movement?

By forming basins under the sea
By wearing down land through erosion
By pushing up mountains and hills (correct)
By creating valleys and canyons

What is the highest landform on Earth?

Mariana Trench in the South Pacific Ocean
Mount Everest in Nepal measuring 8850 meters above sea level (correct)
Valleys and canyons created by erosion
Himalaya range across several countries in Asia

What is 'spurred' in relation to topographic edges?

<p>"Spurred" refers to the topographic arrangement of an edge where higher ground projects in repeated fingered form into a lower space (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do minor landforms include?

<p>Buttes, canyons, valleys, and basins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Types of Landforms

There are four major types of landforms: mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.

Formation of Landforms

Landforms are formed by tectonic plate movement, which can cause crustal rocks to buckle, fold, or break, resulting in the creation of mountains and other landforms.

Highest Landform

The highest landform on Earth is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan mountain range, with an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level.

Topographic Edges

A 'spur' refers to a narrow, ridge-like feature that extends from a larger mountain or hill, often forming a topographic edge.

Minor Landforms

Minor landforms include features such as buttes, canyons, mesas, and valleys, which are smaller than major landforms but still have distinct characteristics.