Landforms

Front

Beaches are landforms that run parallel to the:

mountains

,

valleys

,

coast

,

interior plains

Back

coast

Front

A plateau is different from a plain in that its elevation is:

Back

higher than surrounding region

Front

What is the name of a column of more resilient rock that is left behind when a sea cliff is eroded by waves? Options:

sea stack

,

volcano

,

dune

,

ridge

Back

sea stack

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Physical features on Earth's surface are referred to as:

Back

landforms

Front

A mound of sand deposited by wind is referred to as a:

Back

dune

Front

What are the general characteristics of a plain?

Back

large, wide, and flat

Front

Large areas of salt water covering Earth's surface are called:

Back

oceans

Front

Older mountains tend to have less relief and are more:

jagged

,

uneven

,

rounded

,

rocky

Back

rounded

Front

The difference between an area's highest and lowest points is referred to as:

Back

relief

Front

What are the characteristics of a canyon?

Back

steep sides and a flat bottom