Understanding Landforms: Definition and Formation
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They can shape mountain topography and even decrease their height over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between young mountains and old mountains in terms of their shape?

    <p>Young mountains have steep slopes and jagged, pointy summits, while old mountains have smooth and rounded summits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes plateaus from hills and mountains?

    <p>Extremely large and flat tops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of valleys formed by glaciers?

    <p>U-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What landform is characterized by no significant change in elevation?

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

    Which landform type is most likely to be affected by the abrasive effects of wind and water?

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

    What type of landform would you find between bases of mountains and hills?

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

    What is the primary focus of geomorphology?

    <p>Understanding the processes that shape the Earth's surface features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a landform?

    <p>Tectonic plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary external factor that contributes to the formation of landforms?

    <p>Erosion due to precipitation, running water, and wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about landforms?

    <p>Landforms can be formed relatively quickly due to natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven continents considered?

    <p>Landforms in their own right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following landforms is used as an example of a plain?

    <p>West Siberian Plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influencing factor for the formation of the Pyrenees Mountain Range?

    <p>Plate tectonic movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following attributes does NOT contribute to the characteristics of landforms?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the influencing factor for the formation of the Galapagos Archipelago?

    <p>Plate tectonic movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate height of Mauna Kea, including the portion below the ocean's surface?

    <p>33,500 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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