Fjords Quizizz

What is the ecological importance of fjords?

• They provide drinking water
• They are home to unique rock formations
• They support a diverse range of plant and animal species
• They are important for oil extraction

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• Victoria Falls
• Lake Baikal
• Geirangerfjord
• Great Barrier Reef

How are fjords formed?

• By erosion from wind
• By glaciers
• By tectonic plate movement
• By volcanic activity

What is the meaning of the word 'fjord'?

• Deep water
• Mountain range
• Where one fares through
• Frozen landscape

Which of the following is NOT a fjord?

• Lysefjord
• Victoria Falls
• Nærøyfjord
• Milford Sound

What is the main process involved in fjord formation?

• Deposition of sediment
• Tectonic uplift
• Glacial retreat
• Volcanic eruption

What is one characteristic of fjords?

• Muddy waters
• Steep cliffs
• Tropical climate
• Flat terrain

What is the significance of Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord?

• They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• They are the deepest fjords in the world
• They are the longest fjords in the world
• They are located in Antarctica

What is the main factor responsible for carving fjords?

• Tectonic plate movement
• Wind erosion
• Glacial erosion
• Volcanic activity

What is the shape of fjords?

• Circular
• Irregular
• Rectangular
• Triangular