Basic Knowledge Flashcard for Grade 1

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

Which landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

Back

Delta

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice?

Back

Weathering

Front

Which of the following is a type of mountain formed by the collision of tectonic plates? Fold mountain, Volcanic mountain, Dome mountain, Fault-block mountain

Back

Fold mountain

Front

What is a valley most commonly formed by? Wind erosion, Glacial movement, River erosion, Volcanic activity

Back

River erosion

Front

Which surface feature is a large, flat area that is higher than the land around it?

Back

Plateau

Front

What is the name for a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river?

Back

Canyon

Front

Which process moves sediment from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for a large area of flat land with few trees?

Back

Plain

Front

Which of the following is NOT a surface feature of the geosphere? Ocean trench, Mountain, River, Cloud

Back

Cloud