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What are the main external factors that drive the formation of bays?
What are the main external factors that drive the formation of bays?
- Wind and soil erosion
- Falling water levels and collision of tectonic plates
- Volcanic activity and plate tectonics
- Coastal land erosion and sand deposition (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common method used by geomorphologists to create special maps?
Which of the following is NOT a common method used by geomorphologists to create special maps?
- Remote sensing
- Light detection and ranging (LiDAR)
- Soil analysis (correct)
- Geographic information system (GIS)
What is the primary factor responsible for the creation of many islands?
What is the primary factor responsible for the creation of many islands?
- Plate tectonics and volcanic activity (correct)
- Coastal land erosion
- Falling water levels
- Sand deposition
How do the external factors of wind and soil erosion affect mountain topography?
How do the external factors of wind and soil erosion affect mountain topography?
What is the main difference between young mountains and old mountains in terms of their shape?
What is the main difference between young mountains and old mountains in terms of their shape?
What distinguishes plateaus from hills and mountains?
What distinguishes plateaus from hills and mountains?
What is a common characteristic of valleys formed by glaciers?
What is a common characteristic of valleys formed by glaciers?
What landform is characterized by no significant change in elevation?
What landform is characterized by no significant change in elevation?
Which landform type is most likely to be affected by the abrasive effects of wind and water?
Which landform type is most likely to be affected by the abrasive effects of wind and water?
What type of landform would you find between bases of mountains and hills?
What type of landform would you find between bases of mountains and hills?
What is the primary focus of geomorphology?
What is the primary focus of geomorphology?
Which of the following is NOT considered a landform?
Which of the following is NOT considered a landform?
What is the primary external factor that contributes to the formation of landforms?
What is the primary external factor that contributes to the formation of landforms?
Which of the following statements is true about landforms?
Which of the following statements is true about landforms?
What are the seven continents considered?
What are the seven continents considered?
Which of the following landforms is used as an example of a plain?
Which of the following landforms is used as an example of a plain?
What is the primary influencing factor for the formation of the Pyrenees Mountain Range?
What is the primary influencing factor for the formation of the Pyrenees Mountain Range?
Which of the following attributes does NOT contribute to the characteristics of landforms?
Which of the following attributes does NOT contribute to the characteristics of landforms?
What is the influencing factor for the formation of the Galapagos Archipelago?
What is the influencing factor for the formation of the Galapagos Archipelago?
What is the approximate height of Mauna Kea, including the portion below the ocean's surface?
What is the approximate height of Mauna Kea, including the portion below the ocean's surface?
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