Landforms

Open Ended

Why do you think landforms are important to study in science and geography?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms is formed as a result of weathering, erosion, and deposition?

• Canyons

• Mountains

• Plateaus

• Islands

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an agent of change that shapes landforms?

• Wind

• Water

• Fire

• Ice

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered agents of change that shape the Earth's surface?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Sunlight

Open Ended

Explain how wind, water, and ice work together to shape landforms over time. Provide an example of a landform created by these processes.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between erosion and deposition?

• Erosion moves sediment, while deposition drops it off.

• Erosion forms new rocks, while deposition breaks rocks apart.

• Erosion is caused by sunlight, while deposition is caused by wind.

• Erosion only happens in deserts, while deposition only happens in rivers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a landform?

• A natural feature of the Earth's surface

• A man-made structure

• A type of weather event

• A living organism

Multiple Choice

How are canyons typically formed according to the images?

• By volcanic eruptions

• By the weathering and erosion of flash floods or rivers

• By earthquakes

• By glacial movement

Multiple Select

Select all the factors that contribute to the formation of canyons as shown in the images.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition of sediment

• Volcanic activity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms is found at the mouth of a river where it empties into a larger body of water?

• Canyon

• Mountain

• River Delta

• Valley

Multiple Choice

Which river delta is located in the Gulf of Mexico, USA and started forming 7 thousand years ago?

• Mississippi River Delta

• Okavango River Delta

• Amazon River Delta

• Nile River Delta

Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms is formed by wind?

• Sand dune

• Canyon

• River delta

• U-shaped valley

Multiple Choice

Over 500 glaciers are currently active in which mountain valley region?

• Altai Mountain Valley

• Ferret Valley

• Andes Valley

• Himalayan Valley

Open Ended

How do you think wind, water, waves, and ice shape the land over time?

Multiple Choice

What are some agents of change that can form different landforms?

• Wind, water, waves, and ice

• Sunlight and heat

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Plants and animals