Earth's Landforms & Features

a physical feature on Earth's surface

• landform

• continent

• plate tectonics

• volcano

a large landmass

• landform

• continent

• volcano

• earthquake

a scientific theory that Earth's crust is made of moving plates

• Plate tectonics

• landform

• fault

• topographical map

a mountain that builds up around an opening in Earth's crust

• landform

• volcano

• earthquake

• fault

a sudden shaking of the rock that makes up Earth's crust

• continent

• volcano

• earthquake

• fault

a break or crack in the rock of Earth's crust where movement can take place

• landform

• fault

• volcano

• earthquake

What can cause a rain shadow?

• oceans

• mesas

• mountains

• wind

What can ocean waves change by pounding the rocks into smaller pieces?

• The beach

• The coastline

• The cliffs

• The landform

Which two weather conditions have the greatest effect on the Earth's ever changing features?

• Strong winds

• Heavy Rains

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

Where are you most likely to find at the top of a mountain?

• Lake

• Dessert

• Cloud

• Rocks